We Hear: Layoffs at Good Housekeeping, Hearst To Cut Permalancers

A tipster reports there were at least four layoffs at Good Housekeeping today, including a senior-level editor. Earlier this week, we also got word that Hearst was moving to eliminate its entire pool of long-term freelancers, or “permalancers,” many of whom fill Hearst mags’ research departments to the point that such cuts are being considered a major blow by full-time staff.