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Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is facing market stagnation and has initiated a workforce restructuring, resulting in hundreds of layoffs. The company is laying off over 10% of its global workforce due to rapid growth that led to duplication of roles. Employees have shared their experiences on social media, including sleeping in their cars to avoid long commutes. A former employee, Nico Murillo, detailed his five-year journey with Tesla and his disbelief upon being laid off on April 15th. The company is also preparing to lay off 693 workers at its Sparks, Nevada location.

Tesla has laid off a significant portion of its EV charging team, affecting key executives and raising questions about the future of the company’s charging network expansion and industry collaboration on charging standards.

In a move to preserve cash amid financial struggles, EV startup Fisker Inc. has implemented another round of layoffs, following warnings of potential bankruptcy. Founder and CEO Henrik Fisker confirmed the cuts in an internal email, emphasizing the company’s ongoing efforts to explore potential transactions and secure funding. Fisker previously announced a 15% workforce reduction in February and has hired a chief restructuring officer to oversee financial decisions. The exact number of employees affected by the latest round of layoffs remains undisclosed.

A New York Fire Department (FDNY) firefighter has tragically died of a heart attack just months after being laid off due to budget cuts. Derek Floyd, 36, succumbed to cardiac arrest on April 15, four months after losing his job. The incident has left his widow and young children facing a financial crisis.

Amazon, a tech behemoth, has witnessed both meteoric growth and recent challenges. Despite its global presence and diverse operations, the company’s early days were marked by uncertainty, with founder Jeff Bezos estimating a mere 30% chance of success. Over the years, Amazon has expanded exponentially, employing thousands worldwide. However, recent headlines have painted a different picture, with layoffs and restructuring across various departments, including its cloud computing arm, AWS. Amidst these transitions, the company remains committed to supporting affected employees while adapting to evolving market dynamics.

Healthify, a leading health and fitness app, has announced layoffs of 150 employees as part of a restructuring exercise aimed at improving profitability and expanding its presence in the US market. According to Healthify CEO Tushar Vashist, the company’s India business is expected to become EBITDA profitable within the next three to four months, and the restructuring is a necessary step towards achieving this goal. Healthify has offered comprehensive severance packages, extended insurance coverage, and job placement assistance to the affected employees.

Fashion retail giant Express has filed for bankruptcy and announced plans to close numerous stores nationwide, including 11 in New York State and 7 in New Jersey. The company will also close its offices in New York and lay off all employees. The bankruptcy filing is intended to facilitate a potential sale of the company’s operations.

HealthifyMe, a popular health technology brand known for its glucose monitoring unit, has laid off 150 employees in a restructuring exercise. The sales and product teams were primarily affected in this latest round of layoffs. Company CEO Tushar Vashist confirmed the layoffs, explaining that the move was necessary to enhance profitability in India and expand the company’s presence in the US market. HealthifyMe assured comprehensive support for impacted employees, including severance packages, extended insurance coverage, and job placement assistance.

The School City of Hammond in Indiana canceled classes on Wednesday due to a large number of teachers calling out in protest of the School Board of Trustees’ decision to close three elementary schools and lay off 173 employees. The school district was unable to safely open with only around 40% of its teaching staff present. The protest came after the board voted to close Kenwood Elementary, Lew Wallace Elementary, and Morton Elementary, with 173 employees set to be laid off or reduced in force. The district is facing financial challenges and has been drawing down ESSER funding, which is set to expire. The closures and layoffs are part of a corrective action plan to address the district’s negative cash balance.

Fulfillment Distribution Center (FDC) in St. Cloud, Minnesota, has announced plans to close its plant this fall, resulting in the layoff of 350 employees. The closure is due to the loss of FDC’s sole customer, Publishers Clearing House (PCH), which is discontinuing its mail-order commercial business. PCH has also announced layoffs at its New York facility. FDC has been in operation since 1998 and is actively seeking new customers to replace the lost work. Despite the layoffs, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis expressed hope that the center will secure a new customer.