Layoff Report

Confirming the rumors: Another round hit the KY facility

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·18d ago·2 comments

Can confirm the WARN notice for the 212 roles in KY is accurate. I have a few friends who were affected, and the lack of communication from leadership was honestly insulting. They were told it was a 'strategic realignment,' but let’s be real: this is just another way to cut overhead after those brutal quarterly numbers. The severance packages are barely enough to cover a couple of months of COBRA and rent in this market. I've been watching the store closures across the country, but the manufacturing and supply chain side is getting hammered just as hard behind the scenes. If you are still in a role that’s considered 'non-essential' or attached to one of these underperforming sites, start planning your exit now. Don't wait for the calendar invite. It’s a toxic environment, and the loyalty to the green apron just isn't what it used to be. Keep your heads down and your LinkedIn profiles updated.

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·18d ago

It's honestly depressing to watch this unfold from the outside. I used to think the company had a bit more backbone when it came to retaining staff, but clearly, the shareholders are the only ones that matter now. Calling mass layoffs a 'strategic realignment' is the most cowardly corporate speak I’ve heard in years. My heart goes out to everyone in Kentucky dealing with this right now—being left in the dark by leadership while your livelihood disappears is completely unacceptable. This isn't just business; it’s a failure of basic human decency from the top down.

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·18d ago

The writing has been on the wall for a while now if you look at the recent store closures and the constant shift in management priorities. It’s brutal, but this is what happens when a company focuses entirely on squeezing out every last cent of profit to mask declining performance. Unfortunately, the 'partners' at the bottom of the ladder are always the ones left holding the bag. I’m sorry to hear about your friends; the job market is tough enough without getting blindsided like that. Everyone needs to start looking for an exit strategy before the next round of 'realignment' hits.