I’m going to start believing my mother’s saying that everything happens for a reason. UTMB in Galveston is going to lay off more than 1,000 employees. I interviewed there a few months ago and was upset when I didn’t even get called backed for a second interview.
Now I’m not so upset. This is why:
UTMB layoffs looming
— reported by KHOU CBS Channel 11Layoffs are looming at Galveston’s largest employer. 11 News has learned the University of Texas Medical Branch will cut up to 1300 pink slips beginning next month.
Only about 15 percent of the cut will come through attrition, which means about 850 people will be getting pink slips, UTMB President Dr. John Stobo said.
The reduction of almost 10 percent is part of an attempt to stem operating losses of about $20 million a year and help the university build a reserve fund.
The university employs about 13,000 people who reside all over the region. The university had contracted with the Chicago firm Navigant Consulting to analyze what the institution and its workers do and recommend improvements and efficiencies.
[snip]
