Massachusetts Largest Employer Begins 2nd Round of Layoffs This Year

It was announced last month that this was going to happen, but I'm sure the news is still shocking for so many.

According to Boston25news.com, Mass General Brigham, the largest employer in Massachusetts, has begun the second round of layoffs that was announced last month.

Layoffs Could Affect Several Hospitals

This round of layoffs, part of the hospitals largest layoffs in history, could affect 12 hospitals that are currently under the Mass General Brigham umbrella.

Some of those hospitals that many people who live on the Seacoast of New Hampshire go to include:

• Mass General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston
• Mass Eye and Ear 243 Charles Street, Boston
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston
• Spaulding Rehab Hospital, 300 1st Avenue, Charlestown
• Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton
• Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Avenue, Dover, New Hampshire

The first round of layoffs affected Wentworth-Douglass Hospital on Central Avenue in Dover, New Hampshire.

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In the article from boston25news.com, they specified the cuts will impact mostly management and administrative positions.

Hospital Statement Cites a $250 Million Dollar Gap

A report by WCVB.com quotes a statement from the hospital:

As a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system, Mass General Brigham is facing the same unrelenting pressures affecting many health care systems across the country that are contributing to a projected budget gap of a quarter of a billion dollars ($250m) within the next two years.

In 2021, according to bostonglobe.com, the CEO of Mass General Brigham topped the list of highest paid executives.  In the second year of the pandemic, the article states a $5.38 million annual paycheck.

Getting Laid Off From Your Job is Devastating

In a previous article, I stated that I understand how the employees must feel. It's really devastating.  Especially if you put your heart and soul into your work.

Health care workers, whether you are an admin person or management, are caring, selfless people and I hope they will land on their feet very soon.