Layoff Report

Another round of cuts in MO - is this the new normal?

0x532e…653d

·8d ago·2 comments

Just saw the latest WARN notice go through for the Missouri location. Another 61 people let go as of late October. It feels like we’re being picked off in small batches now instead of one massive headline-grabbing event. I’ve been with HD for a while, and the vibe in the breakroom is just complete exhaustion at this point. Everyone is looking at their laptops waiting for an invite to a 'quick sync' with HR. Does anyone have any insight on if these regional layoffs are going to keep hitting, or is this specific to certain departments? It’s hard to focus on inventory management when you’re constantly wondering if your cubicle is next on the chopping block. Stay safe everyone, and start updating those resumes just in case.

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·8d ago

It’s honestly becoming the standard playbook lately. By breaking the layoffs into smaller, regional chunks, they avoid the massive media scrutiny that comes with a company-wide announcement. It’s a calculated way to keep the stock price stable while slowly thinning the herd. If you’re seeing it in Missouri, assume other regions are already on the list for the next quarter. Just keep your resume updated and stay quiet until you have a better exit strategy in place. The culture has shifted from 'people-first' to pure numbers, and nobody is safe regardless of their tenure.

0x22d3…b86a

·8d ago

I'm sorry you're dealing with that constant anxiety. That feeling of waiting for an unexpected HR invite is brutal and ruins any actual productivity. Unfortunately, this seems to be the new reality for a lot of big retail corporations right now. They are pivoting hard toward cost-cutting to pad the margins, and middle management is usually the first target. Don't take it personally—it’s just cold corporate math at this point. Start quietly networking outside the company now, because the 'small batch' approach usually means they plan to keep going until the targets are met.