The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Hasbro to Amazon

The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Hasbro to Amazon

Posted: December 11, 2023 | Last updated: April 12, 2024

<ul class="summary-list"> <li>Hasbro is cutting about 1,110 jobs, its CEO said Monday. That's on top of 800 earlier this year.</li> <li><strong>This year, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-historically-low-why-does-feel-everyone-getting-laid-off-2023-3">layoffs have expanded beyond tech</a>, media, and finance with retail companies also cutting.</strong></li> <li><strong>See the full list of layoffs so far in 2023. </strong></li> </ul><p>Layoffs have remained an unfortunate reality of 2023, continuing pace with the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2022-5">cuts made at dozens of companies</a> toward the end of last year.</p><p>Most recently: Toy giant Hasbro will cut around 1,100 jobs — or nearly 20% of its workforce — its CEO <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/hasbro-layoffs-toy-company-ed760682?st=qyxfxcwiywfuzcd" rel="noopener">told</a> employees in a memo Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported. That comes after the maker of Monopoly games, Peppa Pig, Play-Doh, and Dungeons & Dragons already cut 800 jobs earlier this year.</p><p>CEO Chris Cocks said toy sales had been disappointing so far this year — and continued to disappoint into the holiday season, the Journal reported, citing the memo.</p><p>"The market headwinds we anticipated have proven to be stronger and more persistent than planned," Cocks wrote in the memo. "While we're confident in the future of Hasbro, the current environment demands that we do more."</p><p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-tech-job-recession-is-over-when-will-hiring-reaccelerate-2023-8">dozens of other companies have made significant reductions to staff</a> this year: Tech companies, including Meta and Google, and finance behemoths, like Goldman Sachs, announced big layoffs in the first weeks of 2023 amid worries about the economy.</p><p>The downsizing followed significant reductions that companies, including Meta and Twitter, made toward the end of last year. </p><p>According to data from <a href="https://layoffs.fyi/" rel="noopener">Layoffs.fyi</a>, a site tracking layoffs since the start of the pandemic, tech companies slashed more than 257,000 jobs in 2023 alone — compared to during the pandemic, when they cut 80,000 in March to December 2020 and 15,000 in 2021. </p><p><strong>Here are notable job cuts so far in 2023: </strong></p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2023">Business Insider</a></div>
<p>Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks blamed slow sales so far this year when announcing layoffs of about 1,100 staffers — or around 20% of the toymaker's workforce — The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing a memo to staff.</p><p>He noted that toy sales hit "historic" highs during the pandemic. </p>
<ul class="summary-list"> <li><strong>Spotify is the latest company to announce layoffs.</strong></li> <li><strong>In recent months, layoffs have expanded beyond tech, media, and finance as Gap and Whole Foods announced cuts. </strong></li> <li><strong>See the full list of layoffs so far in 2023. </strong></li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2022-5">A wave of layoffs</a> that hit dozens of US companies toward the end of 2022 shows no sign of slowing down into 2023.</p><p>Spotify is the latest company to announce layoffs, according to a <a href="https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-06-05/an-update-on-changes-to-spotifys-podcast-business-june-2023/" rel="noopener">memo sent to employees</a> from the company.</p><p>In the memo, the vice president of Spotify's podcast business Sahar Elhabashi explained the layoffs would impact around 200 employees. A Spotify spokesperson told Insider the layoffs would impact employees a part of Spotify's podcast business and its supporting functions, including talent acquisition and financial roles. This is the second round of layoffs the company has announced this year: In January, Spotify's CEO said the company would cut 6% of its staff.</p><p>The recent layoffs are a part of the brand's decision to change how it works with podcast partners around the globe and would help the brand "support the creator community better," the memo read.</p><p>The news comes less than a week after cryptocurrency exchange company Binance announced it was considering staff cuts, and on the heels of recent layoffs at companies including  JPMorgan Chase, LinkedIn and Shopify.  </p><p>These companies join a large number of major corporations that have made significant cuts in the new year: Tech companies, including Meta and Google, and finance behemoths, like Goldman Sachs, announced massive layoffs in the first weeks of 2023 amid a continued economic downturn and stagnating sales.</p><p>The downsizing followed significant reductions that companies including Meta and Twitter made last year. </p><p>The layoffs have primarily affected the tech sector, which is now hemorrhaging employees at a faster rate than at any point during the pandemic, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-layoffs-are-happening-faster-than-at-any-time-during-the-pandemic-11672705089">the Journal reported</a>. According to data cited by the Journal from <a href="https://layoffs.fyi/" rel="noopener">Layoffs.fyi</a>, a site tracking layoffs since the start of the pandemic, tech companies slashed more than 187,000 in 2023 alone — compared to 80,000 in March to December 2020 and 15,000 in 2021. </p><p>But it's not just tech companies that are cutting costs, with the major job reductions that have come from the Gap, along with FedEx, Dow, and Wayfair.</p><p>Here are notable job cuts so far in 2023: </p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2023">Business Insider</a></div>
<p>Citi plans to cut hundreds of jobs, with many focused on the company's investment bank division, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-02/citi-cuts-hundreds-with-investment-banking-mortgages-affected?leadSource=uverify+wall">according</a> to a report from Bloomberg. </p><p>The total headcount cut will reportedly amount to less than 1% of Citi's more than 240,000 workers and are part of Citi's "normal business planning," the report said. </p><p>Citi did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. </p>
<p>Amazon Games is cutting just over 180 roles, according to a memo sent to employees on Monday.</p><p>As part of the changes, the gaming division is closing its Crown Channel and Game Growth initiatives and refocusing on Prime Gaming.</p><p>"After our initial restructuring in April, it became clear that we needed to focus our resources even more on the areas that are growing with the highest potential to drive our business forward," Hartmann wrote in the memo, which was shared with Insider.</p><p>Amazon announced on March 20 that it would cut 9,000 jobs from its workforce over the coming weeks. The cuts came on the heels of the 18,000 roles the company announced it was cutting back in January. </p><p>In a <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/update-from-ceo-andy-jassy-on-amazons-operating-plan-and-additional-role-eliminations" rel="noopener">message to employees</a> shared on Amazon's site, CEO Andy Jassy noted that the impacted positions are largely in the Amazon Web Services, People Experience and Technology Solutions, Advertising, and Twitch departments. </p>
<p>Charles Schwab let go of 5% to 6% of its total number of employees on Wednesday.</p><p>The reduction, which comes out to between 1,795 to 2,154 people, comes amid cost-cutting efforts as <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/charles-schwab-stock-price-crash-investors-circle-banks-bond-losses-2023-3?_gl=1%2A1qsewx%2A_ga%2ANDk0OTkwMDg3LjE2NTQ3MDM2MDA.%2A_ga_E21CV80ZCZ%2AMTY5ODkzNjU3NC44NjMuMS4xNjk4OTM2NzIxLjQ5LjAuMA..">Charles Schwab's stock recovers from the depths of its losses</a> so far this year.</p><p>A spokesperson for the company confirmed to Insider that the layoffs were a part of its plan to "remove cost and complexity from our organization."</p><p>"These were hard but necessary steps to ensure Schwab remains highly competitive, with industry-leading levels of efficiency, well into the future. They are decisions that impact very talented people personally, and we take that very seriously," the spokesperson said.</p>
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<p>The logistics company will be laying off up to 30% of its workforce toward the end of the October. The pending layoffs follow a series of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/flexport-job-cuts-ceo-resignation-dave-clark-2023-9">cost-cutting measures that Flexport</a> has made since Ryan Petersen returned as CEO last month, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/dave-clark-removes-flexport-from-linkedin-job-history-after-resignation-2023-9">following Dave Clark's departure</a>. <br><br>"Ryan has been very transparent in the need to drive the growth and cost discipline required to return Flexport to profitability," a spokesperson for Flexport told Insider by email. "We will do so in a way that doesn't impact customer service and our ability to help grow our customers' businesses. We won't be commenting on specific details with regard to employee reductions."</p><p>This is the second round of cuts for Flexport this year. The company <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/flexport-lays-off-20-percent-workforce-2023-1">laid off about 20% of its workforce</a> in January.  </p>
<p>Roku is cutting an additional 200 roles, or 6% of its workforce, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/streaming-device-maker-roku-cut-200-jobs-second-round-layoffs-2023-03-30/" rel="noopener">Reuters reported</a> on March 30. The cuts come after the streaming device manufacturer previously laid off 200 employees in November 2022. </p><p>The company is expected to complete the cuts by the end of the second quarter, and also plans to leave and sublease office facilities in an attempt to reduce costs, according to Reuters. </p>
<p>Farmers Insurance said Monday that it was laying off 2,400 employees or about 11% of its workforce in a <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/08/28/farmers-insurance-layoffs-2023/70702616007/" rel="noopener">press release</a>. </p><p>The company said that the cuts will affect all lines of business and are part of actions to improve its long-term profitability and efficiency.</p><p>Raul Vargas, the president and CEO of the company, said in the release, "As our industry continues to face macroeconomic challenges, we must carefully manage risk and prudently align our costs with our strategic plans for sustainable profitability."</p><p>He added, "Our leaner structure will make us more nimble and better able to pursue opportunities for growth and ultimately make Farmers more responsive to the needs of our insured customers and agents. </p>
<p>The mobile carrier is laying off just under 7% of its total employees in wave of cuts that are expected to be made by September.</p><p>In his letter, Sievert cited T-Mobile's efforts to compete with rivals in attracting new customers. Its most recent quarterly earnings report revealed that sales were down 2.5% year-over-year and net customer additions fell.</p><p>"What it takes to attract and retain customers is materially more expensive than it was just a few quarters ago," Sievert said in the letter. "This is a company and team that looks around corners, that anticipates change and stays ahead of it."</p><p>Sievert added that affected employess can expect to receive "competitive severance packages," career transition services, and more.</p>
<p>The pharmacy giant is axing 5,000 jobs in a cost-cutting push, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/cvs-to-shed-5-000-jobs-in-cost-cutting-push-f3169979" rel="noopener">reported</a> on Monday. </p><p>The cuts will impact employees in corporate roles, while those in customer-facing roles in CVS pharmacies and stores are not likely to be impacted, the company said in a statement to the Journal. </p><p>In a memo that was sent to staff and viewed by the Journal, the company's chief executive Karen Lynch said the cuts would help CVS "be at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation transformation in health care."</p><p>In addition to the layoffs, CVS is also reducing travel budgets and its use of external consultants in an effort to cut costs.</p>
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<p>Niantic CEO John Hanke announced the laying off of about 230 employees in an internal email, and <a href="https://nianticlabs.com/news/organizational-update">in a blog post Thursday</a>.</p><p>Hanke informed employees the company would sunset its basketball game <a href="https://nbaallworld.com/en">"NBA All-World,"</a> and stop development of an unreleased superhero game <a href="https://marvelworldofheroes.com/">"Marvel: World of Heroes,"</a> and also close a Los Angeles studio.</p><p>"In the wake of the revenue surge we saw during Covid, we grew our headcount and related expenses in order to pursue growth more aggressively..." Hanke wrote. "Post Covid, our revenue returned to pre-Covid levels and new projects in games and platform have not delivered revenues commensurate with those investments."</p><p>He also said Niantic is still confident in the augmented and mixed reality space as an attractive product, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-slashing-vr-headset-prices-up-to-500-underwhelming-sales-2023-3">pointed to Meta</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-vision-pro-features-headset-wwdc-2023-6">Apple's commitments</a> to their <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-vision-pro-vs-meta-quest-different-visions-2023-6">respective headsets</a> as a reason the industry should be optimistic.</p>
<p>Ford said it would undergo layoffs that would mainly impact engineering positions based in the US and Canada. </p><p>A spokesperson for Ford declined to say how many employees would be laid off this week, when Insider asked for comment. The layoffs would mostly impact engineering roles in the US and Canada, the spokesperson said in a statement.</p><p>The recent round of layoffs at Ford are part of the company's Ford+ growth plan that was introduced in 2021, the spokesperson told Insider. Part of this plan focuses on expanding the company's electric vehicles sales, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/26/ford-ups-ev-investments-targets-40percent-electric-car-sales-by-2030-under-latest-turnaround-plan.html" rel="noopener">CNBC reported</a>.</p><p>"Delivering on the plan includes adjusting staffing to match focused priorities and ambitions, while raising quality and lowering costs," the spokesperson said in a statement to Insider, when asked about the reasoning for the layoffs.</p><p>The layoffs will impact employees in each of Ford's business divisions, including its Ford Blue unit, its Model e electric vehicle division, and its Ford Pro services, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/26/ford-engineering-layoffs-us-canada.html" rel="noopener">CNBC reported</a>.</p><p>This layoff follows reductions the company made last year. In August, Ford <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-electric-car-auto-industry-jobs-layoffs-employment-ford-2022-8">laid off around 3,000 employees</a> — a part of the company's plans to restructure the company's attention on electric vehicles. </p><p>But the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-gm-auto-indsutry-and-tech-are-not-the-same-2023-3">layoffs in the car industry are also distinct</a> from those spreading across other industries, Insider previously reported. As more automakers shift to electric vehicles, more layoffs are anticipated across the industry. But while these changes signal some jobs will no longer exist in the industry, new positions will also be created as more automakers move in this direction.</p>
<p>In a June 14 filing, Sonos disclosed it would be laying off around 7% of its workforce, or 130 people.</p><p>"In the face of continued headwinds we have had to make some hard choices, including eliminating some positions and reevaluating program spend," the company's CEO Patrick Spence said in a statement.</p><p>The cuts come a month after the company announced a 24% drop in revenue for the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the second quarter of 2022. The company cited softening demand and reduced its earnings guidance for the rest of the year. </p>
<ul class="summary-list"> <li><strong>Grubhub, which will cut about 400 jobs, is the latest large company to announce layoffs.</strong></li> <li><strong>In recent months, layoffs have expanded beyond tech, media, and finance as Gap and Whole Foods announced cuts. </strong></li> <li><strong>See the full list of layoffs so far in 2023. </strong></li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2022-5">A wave of layoffs</a> that hit dozens of US companies toward the end of 2022 shows no sign of slowing down well into 2023.</p><p>Grubhub is the latest large company to conduct layoffs. In a <a href="https://about.grubhub.com/news/a-message-from-howard-migdal-grubhub-ceo/">memo sent to employees</a> on Monday morning, the CEO of the food-delivery company, Howard Migdal, said that the company would be cutting about 400 jobs — or around 15% of its workforce — throughout the day.</p><p>"There is no doubt whatsoever that we have a solid foundation in place and an immense opportunity ahead of us – but it is also clear that we need to make some tough decisions in order to maintain our competitiveness, deliver the best possible service for diners and our other partners, and be successful for the long-term," Migdal said.</p><p>Grubhub, which is owned by the Dutch conglomerate European Just Eat Takeaway.com, has faced difficulty in the crowded food-delivery market. Once the US's top food-delivery service, it has fallen to number three, <a href="https://secondmeasure.com/datapoints/food-delivery-services-grubhub-uber-eats-doordash-postmates/">according to data from Bloomberg Second Measure.</a> Over the past two years, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/grubhub-ceo-adam-dewitt-resigns-second-departure-2-years-2023-3">the company has lost two CEOs</a>, and its owner has sought to offload it less than a year after purchasing it. </p><p>According to Migdal's memo, operating and staff costs have grown at a faster rate than business since 2019. </p><p>The news of Grubhub's layoffs come a week after Spotify announced it would be cutting about 200 employees, and on the heels of recent layoffs at companies including  JPMorgan Chase, LinkedIn and Shopify.  </p><p>These companies join a large number of major corporations that have made significant cuts this year: Tech companies, including Meta and Google, and finance behemoths, like Goldman Sachs, announced massive layoffs in the first weeks of 2023 amid a continued economic downturn and stagnating sales.</p><p>The downsizing followed significant reductions that companies including Meta and Twitter made last year. </p><p>The layoffs have primarily affected the tech sector, which is now hemorrhaging employees at a faster rate than at any point during the pandemic, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-layoffs-are-happening-faster-than-at-any-time-during-the-pandemic-11672705089">the Journal reported</a>.</p><p>According to data from <a href="https://layoffs.fyi/" rel="noopener">Layoffs.fyi</a>, a site tracking layoffs since the start of the pandemic, tech companies slashed more than 205,000 in 2023 alone — compared to 80,000 in March to December 2020 and 15,000 in 2021. </p><p>But it's not just tech companies that are cutting costs, with the major job reductions that have come from the Gap, along with FedEx, Dow, and Wayfair.</p><p>Here are notable job cuts so far in 2023: </p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2023">Business Insider</a></div>
<p>JPMorgan announced this week that it is slashing 500 roles, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/26/job-cuts-jpmorgan-chase-cut-about-500-tech-and-ops-jobs-.html">CNBC reported.</a></p><p>The cuts are expected to spread across JPMorgan's retail and commercial banking, asset and wealth management, and corporate and investment banking operations, according to CNBC.</p><p>The reported layoffs come just a day after <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jpmorgan-lays-off-first-republic-employees-1000-workers-2023-5">reports</a> that JPMorgan laid off 1,000 First Republic employees, or about 15% of its workforce. JPMorgan, the largest bank in the US, got even larger earlier this month <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/first-republic-bank-taken-jpmorgan-fdic-fails-find-buyer-2023-5">when it acquired the assets</a> of failing First Republic after it was seized by regulators.</p>
<p>LinkedIn <a href="https://news.linkedin.com/2023/may/a-message-from-linkedin-s-ceo" rel="noopener">announced</a> Tuesday that it would be cutting 716 roles from its global workforce in a message from CEO Ryan Roslansky.</p><p>Roslansky also noted that company will also be discontinuing InCareer, a local jobs app in China, as it refocuses on helping companies in China hire, market, and train abroad. </p><p>The decision comes on the heels of LinkedIn's 20th anniversary last week. </p><p>"While we're making meaningful progress creating economic opportunities for our members and customers and experiencing record engagement on the platform, we're also seeing shifts in customer behavior and slower revenue growth," Roslansky said.</p>
<ul class="summary-list"> <li><strong>Morgan Stanley and Dropbox employees are the latest to be hit by a wave of layoffs.</strong></li> <li><strong>Over the past few months, layoffs have expanded outside of tech, media, and finance as Gap and Whole Foods announced cuts. </strong></li> <li><strong>See the full list of layoffs so far in 2023. </strong></li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2022-5">A wave of layoffs</a> that hit dozens of US companies toward the end of 2022 shows no sign of slowing down into 2023. </p><p>Shopify is the latest to announce cuts. The e-commerce company informed employees and shareholders on May 4 that it is <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shopify-lays-off-20-percent-staff-sells-flexport-logistics-business-2023-5">slashing 20% of its staff</a> and selling off its logistics business. </p><p>"This is a consequential and hard week. It's the right thing for Shopify but it negatively affects many team members who we admire and love working with," Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke said in a memo to staffers.</p><p>The news comes after Morgan Stanley and Dropbox announced cuts last week: Morgan Stanley is reportedly cutting 3,000 by the end of the quarter, while Dropbox's CEO said the company would cut 500 jobs. Gap, meanwhile, <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000039911/663f8ce0-dbea-4e43-8fa3-e1cda3b5aa02.pdf" rel="noopener">said it would cut 1,800 jobs</a> as part of a restructuring plan meant to cut costs at headquarters and in upper management.</p><p>These companies join a large number of major corporations that have made significant cuts in the new year: Tech companies, including Meta and Google, and finance behemoths, like Goldman Sachs, announced massive layoffs in the first weeks of 2023 amid a continued economic downturn and stagnating sales.</p><p>The downsizing followed significant reductions that companies including Meta and Twitter made last year. </p><p>The layoffs have primarily affected the tech sector, which is now hemorrhaging employees at a faster rate than at any point during the pandemic, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-layoffs-are-happening-faster-than-at-any-time-during-the-pandemic-11672705089">the Journal reported</a>. According to data cited by the Journal from <a href="https://layoffs.fyi/" rel="noopener">Layoffs.fyi</a>, a site tracking layoffs since the start of the pandemic, tech companies slashed more than 185,000 in 2023 alone — compared to 80,000 in March to December 2020 and 15,000 in 2021. </p><p>But it's not just tech companies that are cutting costs, with the major job reductions that have come from the Gap, along with FedEx, Dow, and Wayfair.</p><p>Here are notable job cuts so far in 2023: </p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2023">Business Insider</a></div>
<p>Morgan Stanley is cutting 3,000 jobs by the end of the quarter, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-01/morgan-stanley-plans-3-000-more-job-cuts-amid-dealmaking-slump" rel="noopener">reported</a>, citing sources familiar with the matter. One person told the outlet that the company's banking and trading teams will be most impacted.</p><p>The cuts will affect about 5% of the firm's workforce, excluding financial advisers and personnel in the wealth management division, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-01/morgan-stanley-plans-3-000-more-job-cuts-amid-dealmaking-slump" rel="noopener">noted</a>. </p><p>A spokesperson for the bank did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment and declined to comment to Bloomberg. However, CEO James Gorman noted last month that underwriting and mergers activity has been "subdued" and that he doesn't expect a rebound before the second half of 2023 or even 2024, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-01/morgan-stanley-plans-3-000-more-job-cuts-amid-dealmaking-slump" rel="noopener">noted</a>. </p><p>The firm last cut 1,600, or around 2% of its staff in December, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-01/morgan-stanley-plans-3-000-more-job-cuts-amid-dealmaking-slump" rel="noopener">noted</a>. </p>
<p>Cloud storage firm Dropbox <a href="https://blog.dropbox.com/topics/company/a-message-from-drew" rel="noopener">said</a> Thursday that it would be reducing its global workforce by 16%, or 500 jobs.</p><p>In a message to staff sent Thursday, CEO Drew Houston said the cuts are being made, in part, from slowing business growth and the expansion of AI products. </p><p>"Today's changes were the result of taking a hard look at our strategic priorities and organizational structure as a leadership team, and aligning to principles of sustainable financial growth, efficiency, and flexibility to invest in our future. We're also streamlining how the company is organized," Houston said. </p>
<p>Clothing retailer Gap is cutting hundreds of jobs in an attempt to become more "nimble and less bureaucratic," The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/gap-plans-to-lay-off-hundreds-of-corporate-workers-in-new-round-of-cuts-6d22ce7" rel="noopener">reported</a> Tuesday, citing people familiar with the situation. </p><p>"Our goal is to flatten the organization, increase spans of control to create more robust roles and individual empowerment, and decrease layers to remove bottlenecks and make better, faster decisions," the company's chairman and interim CEO Bob Martin said in a memo to employees last week, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/gap-plans-to-lay-off-hundreds-of-corporate-workers-in-new-round-of-cuts-6d22ce7" rel="noopener">according</a> to the Journal. </p><p>The current round of cuts is expected to be larger than the 500 jobs Gap slashed from its corporate ranks last September, per the Journal.  </p>
<p>Weight loss company Jenny Craig notified staffers of potential mass layoffs on April 27, as a result of the company "winding down physical operations," according to an internal email reviewed by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/jenny-craig-layoffs-company-warns-employees-seeks-buyer-rcna81757">NBC News.</a></p><p>According to NBC News, the company has been in the process of selling and anticipates the pending sale "will likely impact all employees in some manner," an FAQ document sent to employees read. </p><p>"We do not know the exact employees/groups whom will be impacted, and if any employees may be retained," the document said, per NBC News. "As a result, we would suggest that you anticipate that your employment may be impacted and begin to seek other employment." </p>
<p>On Tuesday, the Scotch tape and Post-It Notes manufacturer said it will be cutting 6,000 positions across all parts of the company with the goal of streamlining operations, simplifying supply chain, and reducing layers of management, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/3m-mmm-q1-earnings-report-2023-47aa0df0" rel="noopener">according to The Wall Street Journal.</a></p><p>The company's chief executive Mike Roman said Tuesday that the cuts would eliminate 10% of 3M's global workforce and ultimately save the company between $700 to $900 million in pretax costs, the Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/3m-mmm-q1-earnings-report-2023-47aa0df0" rel="noopener">said</a>. <br><br>3M last announced cuts in January when it said it was removing 2,500 manufacturing positions.</p>
<p>Deloitte announced on April 21 it was cutting 1,200 jobs, or about 1.5% of its US staff, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/b0580bfc-c053-49ad-ac89-5fc8ab379d26">the Financial Times reported</a>. </p><p>The cuts will largely be concentrated in the financial advisory business as a result of a decline in mergers and acquisitions, per internal communications viewed by the FT. </p>
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<p>BuzzFeed announced on April 21 that it was shuttering its BuzzFeed News division, laying off 15% of its staff, or 180 employees, in the process. </p><p>In a memo to staff shared with <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/buzzfeed-news-shutdown-top-executives-leaving-2023-4">Insider's Lucia Moses</a>, CEO Jonah Peretti admitted to mistakes like over-investing in the news arm and failing to successfully integrate BuzzFeed and Complex after the digital outlet was acquired in 2021. </p><p>"I could have managed these changes better as the CEO of this company and our leadership team could have performed better despite these circumstances," he wrote. "Our job is to adapt, change, improve, and perform despite the challenges in the world. We can and will do better."</p>
<p>On Tuesday, home flipping giant Opendoor said it was cutting 560 jobs, or 22% of its workforce, citing a souring housing market. </p><p>A spokesperson for Opendoor told Insider by email,"We've been weathering a sharp transition in the housing market – the steepest and fastest rate increase by the Fed in 40 years, the more than doubling of mortgage rates from historic lows, and the hit to home affordability have driven an approximately 30% decline in new listings from peak levels last year."</p><p>The spokesperson noted that the cuts have been made to "better align our operational costs with the anticipated near-term market opportunity, while maintaining our critical technology investments that will continue to drive the business long term."<br><br>Impacted team members will receive severance pay, extended health benefits, and job transition support. </p><p>Opendoor last <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/opendoor-layoffs-cooling-housing-market-buyer-incentives-2022-11">made cuts</a> in November 2022, laying off 550 workers or about 18% of its staff. </p>
<p>David's Bridal is laying off more than 9,000 workers across the US, according to a <a href="https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Workforce-Development/warn/notices/Pages/April-2023.aspx" rel="noopener">WARN notice filed</a> with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry on April 14. </p><p>"We are evaluating our strategic options and a sale process is underway," David's Bridal spokesperson Laura McKeever told <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/business/retail/davids-bridal-layoffs-bankruptcy-sale-conshohocken-20230414.html">the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>. "At this time, there are no updates to share."</p><p>The company is considering filing for bankruptcy in the near future, according to an April 7 report from <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/business/dealbook/davids-bridal-bankruptcy.html">the New York Times</a>. David's Bridal also filed for bankruptcy in 2018. </p>
<p>Virgin Orbit disclosed in a March 30 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it is <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/virgin-orbit-richard-branson-satellite-company-lay-offs-cease-operations-2023-3">slashing 85% of its staff</a>, or about 675 employees.</p><p>The company, which operates within the Virgin Group and provides launch services for sattelites, is also ceasing operations "for the foreseeable future," <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/30/virgin-orbit-funding-ceasing-operations-layoffs.html" rel="noopener">CNBC reported</a>. </p><p>"Unfortunately, we've not been able to secure the funding to provide a clear path for this company," Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart said, according to audio of a company all-hands obtained by CNBC. </p>
<p>Electronic Arts — the video game company best known for its "The Sims," "FIFA," and "Madden NFL" franchises — is letting go of 6% of its staff, or about 780 employees, the company announced on March 24. </p><p>"As we drive greater focus across our portfolio, we are moving away from projects that do not contribute to our strategy, reviewing our real estate footprint, and restructuring some of our teams," Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson <a href="https://www.ea.com/news/update-to-our-business-march-2023">wrote in a blog post</a> to staffers. </p><p>Wilson said the cuts began early this quarter and will continue through the beginning of the next fiscal year. </p>
<p>Walmart asked about 200 workers at five fulfillment centers to find employment elsewhere in the company in the next 90 days or else be laid off, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/walmart-laying-off-hundreds-us-workers-five-e-commerce-fulfillment-centers-2023-03-23/" rel="noopener">Reuters reported</a> on March 23.</p><p>The cuts are a response to the reduction of evening and weekend shifts at select Walmart facilities, including those in Chino, California; Davenport, Florida; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Pedricktown, New Jersey; and Fort Worth, Texas, per Reuters. </p><p>"We recently adjusted staffing levels to better prepare for the future needs of customers," a Walmart spokesperson told Reuters in a statement.</p>
<p>Accenture is slashing 19,000 roles, or 2.5% of its total workforce, according to a <a href="https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/accenture2/SEC/sec-show.aspx?Cik=0001467373&FilingId=16509145&Type=PDF&hasPdf=1" rel="noopener">Security and Exchange Commission filing</a> on March 23.</p><p>The tech consultancy company said the layoffs will take place over the next 18 months and half of the cuts will impact staffers in "non-billable corporate functions," per the filing.  </p><p>"While we continue to hire, especially to support our strategic growth priorities, during the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we initiated actions to streamline our operations and transform our non-billable corporate functions to reduce costs," Accenture wrote in the filing. </p>
<p>LinkedIn CEO Chris Hyams announced on March 22 that the online networking platform will cut 2,200 jobs, or about 15% of its staff. </p><p>In a <a href="https://www.indeed.com/press/releases/a-message-from-our-ceo-chris-hyams">note sent to employees,</a> Hyams wrote the reductions will impact "nearly every team, function, level, and region" across the company in an effort to reduce redundancy and increase efficiency. </p><p>"I am heartbroken to share that I have made the difficult decision to reduce our headcount through layoffs. This is a decision I truly hoped I'd never have to make," he wrote. </p>
<p>Roughly 10,000 Meta workers will find out that their jobs have been cut between March and May, according to an announcement by the company's founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. </p><p>Zuckerberg also said the company would close around 5,000 open roles that haven't yet been filled as part of the company's effort to downsize. </p><p>"My hope is to make these org changes as soon as possible in the year so we can get past this period of uncertainty and focus on the critical work ahead," Zuckerberg wrote in a post on Facebook announcing the layoffs. </p><p>In the post, Zuckerberg said that members of Meta's recruiting team would learn about the fate of their jobs in March, while tech workers would find out in late April, and business groups would find out in May. </p><p>"In a small number of cases, it may take through the end of the year to complete these changes," he wrote. </p><p>The job cuts come less than 5 months after Meta slashed 11,000 workers, or about 13% of its workforce, in November. At the time, Zuckerberg called the layoffs a "last resort." </p>
<p>The radio company said March 6th that it was cutting 8% of its staff or 475 roles according to a <a href="https://investor.siriusxm.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1936/a-message-from-jennifer-witz-ceo-of-siriusxm" rel="noopener">statement</a> posted on the company's website from CEO Jennifer Witz. </p><p>In the statement, Witz <a href="https://investor.siriusxm.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1936/a-message-from-jennifer-witz-ceo-of-siriusxm" rel="noopener">said</a> "nearly every department" across the company will be impacted. </p><p>She also <a href="https://investor.siriusxm.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1936/a-message-from-jennifer-witz-ceo-of-siriusxm" rel="noopener">noted</a> that those impacted will be contacted directly and will have the opportunity to speak with a leader from their department as well as a member of the company's People + Culture team. <br><br>Impacted employees will also be provided with exit packages that include severance, transitional health insurance benefits, Employee Advocacy Program continuation, and outplacement services, Witz <a href="https://investor.siriusxm.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1936/a-message-from-jennifer-witz-ceo-of-siriusxm" rel="noopener">noted</a>.</p>
<p>Alphabet's self-driving car unit Waymo has reportedly laid off a total of 209 employees this year in two rounds of cuts, <a href="https://affiliate.insider.com?platform=msn_reviews&postID=63b5957e5178b02a280bbf52&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theinformation.com%2Farticles%2Falphabets-robotaxi-unit-waymo-says-it-laid-off-8%3Frc%3Drlufcw&utm_source=msn_reviews" rel="noopener">according</a> to The Information. </p><p>Waymo reportedly laid off 137 employees on March 1, <a href="https://affiliate.insider.com?platform=msn_reviews&postID=63b5957e5178b02a280bbf52&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theinformation.com%2Farticles%2Falphabets-robotaxi-unit-waymo-says-it-laid-off-8%3Frc%3Drlufcw&utm_source=msn_reviews" rel="noopener">according</a> to The Information. </p><p>Waymo's co-CEOs Tekedra N. Mawakana and Dmitri Dolgov reportedly told employees that 209 employees— approximately 8% of the company's staff— have been cut this year, <a href="https://affiliate.insider.com?platform=msn_reviews&postID=63b5957e5178b02a280bbf52&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theinformation.com%2Farticles%2Falphabets-robotaxi-unit-waymo-says-it-laid-off-8%3Frc%3Drlufcw&utm_source=msn_reviews" rel="noopener">according</a> to an internal email seen by The Information.</p><p>Waymo did confirm the cuts to Insider but did not specify the number of roles impacted or the date the first round of cuts ocurred. </p>
<p>Thoughtworks, a software consultancy firm, reportedly laid off 500 employees or 4% of its global workforce, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/01/thoughtworks-layoffs-economic-slowdown/" rel="noopener">according</a> to TechCrunch. TechCrunch noted that the company "did not dispute" the figure when reached for comment on March 1. </p><p><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/01/thoughtworks-layoffs-economic-slowdown/" rel="noopener">According</a> to TechCrunch, Thoughtworks "initially informed" the affected employees about the decision on February 28. </p><p>That same day, Thoughtworks <a href="https://investors.thoughtworks.com/news-releases/news-release-details/thoughtworks-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2022-financial" rel="noopener">reported</a> that its revenue had increased 8.3% between the fourth quarter of 2022 and the fourth quarter of 2021. The company also <a href="https://investors.thoughtworks.com/news-releases/news-release-details/thoughtworks-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2022-financial" rel="noopener">reported</a> a more than 21% year over year revenue increase for 2022. </p><p>In the <a href="https://investors.thoughtworks.com/news-releases/news-release-details/thoughtworks-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2022-financial" rel="noopener">company's earnings release</a>, Thoughtworks' CEO Guo Xiao said, "We are pleased with our performance in the fourth quarter and our clients continue to look to us to help them navigate these uncertain times and tackle their biggest technology challenges."</p>
<p>The layoffs reportedly haven't stopped at Twitter under Elon Musk. </p><p>The social media company reportedly <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-staff-discover-layoffs-when-locked-out-email-laptop-report-2023-2">laid off 200 more</a> employees on a Saturday night in late February, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/26/technology/twitter-layoffs.html" rel="noopener">according</a> to the New York Times. Some workers reportedly found out they had lost their jobs when they couldn't log into their company emails.</p><p>Musk <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musks-twitter-identifies-thousands-who-will-be-laid-off-2022-11">laid off 50%</a> of Twitter's workforce in November after buying the company for $44 billion. </p>
<p>Yahoo announced it will eliminate 20% of its staff, or more than 1,600 people, as part of an effort to restructure the technology company's advertising technology arm, <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/02/09/yahoo-layoffs-2023-tech-media-companies">Axios reported on February 9</a>.</p><p>Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone told Axios that the cuts are part of a strategic overhaul of its advertising unit and will be  "tremendously beneficial for the profitability of Yahoo overall." </p>
<p>Fresh off his return as Disney CEO, Bob Iger announced on February 8 that <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-layoffs-7000-jobs-to-be-cut-2023-2">Disney will slash 7,000 jobs</a> as the company looks to reduce costs. </p><p>Iger, who returned to the position in November 2022 to replace his successor Bob Chapek after first leaving in 2020, told investors the cuts are part of an effort to help save an estimated $5.5 billion. </p><p>"While this is necessary to address the challenges we are facing today, I do not make this decision lightly," <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4576588-walt-disney-company-dis-q1-2023-earnings-call-transcript" rel="noopener">Iger said</a>. "I have enormous respect and appreciation for the talent and dedication of our employees worldwide and I am mindful of the personal impact of these changes."</p>
<p>DocuSign plans to slash 10% of employees as part of a restructuring plan "designed to support the company's growth, scale, and profitability objectives," the electronic signature company wrote in a <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1261333/000126133323000007/docu-20230216.htm" rel="noopener">Securities and Exchange Commission filing</a> on Feb. 16. </p><p>The company said the restructuring plan is expected to be complete by the second quarter of fiscal 2024, per the filing. </p>
<p>Affirm announced on February 8 it plans to slash 19% of its workforce, after reporting declining sales that missed Wall Street expectations. </p><p>Affirm co-founder and CEO Max Levchin <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4576593-affirm-holdings-inc-afrm-q2-2023-earnings-call-transcript" rel="noopener">said in a call with investors</a> that the technology company "has taken appropriate action" in many areas of the business to navigate economic headwinds, including creating a "smaller, therefore, nimbler team."</p><p>"I believe this is the right decision as we have hired a larger team that we can sustainably support in today's economic reality, but I am truly sorry to see many of our talented colleagues depart and we'll be forever grateful for their contributions to our mission," he said. </p>
<p>GoDaddy, the website domain company, announced on February 8 it will cut 8% of its global workforce. </p><p>"Despite increasingly challenging macroeconomic conditions, we made progress on our 2022 strategic initiatives and continued our efforts to manage costs effectively," GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani <a href="https://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2023/A-message-from-GoDaddy-CEO-Aman-Bhutani/default.aspx" rel="noopener">wrote in an email to staffers</a>. "The discipline we embraced was important but, unfortunately, it was not sufficient to avoid the impacts of slower growth in a prolonged, uncertain macroeconomic environment."</p>
<p>Zoom CEO Eric Yuan announced <a href="https://blog.zoom.us/a-message-from-eric-yuan-ceo-of-zoom/" rel="noopener">in a memo</a> to workers that the company would reduce its headcount by 15%, or about 1,300 employees, on Feb 7. </p><p>He attributed the layoffs to "the uncertainty of the global economy and its effect on our customers" but also said the company "made mistakes" as it grew. </p><p>"We didn't take as much time as we should have to thoroughly analyze our teams or assess if we were growing sustainably toward the highest priorities," Yuan said. </p><p>In the memo, Yuan also announced that he would cut his salary by 98% in 2023 and forgo his corporate bonus. In addition, other members of the executive leadership team will also reduce their base salaries by 20% this year, according to Yuan. </p>
<p>On Tuesday, e-commerce giant eBay told employees that it would be eliminating 500 roles, or about 4% of its workforce, over the next 24 hours, <a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=%2FArchives%2Fedgar%2Fdata%2F0001065088%2F000155278123000042%2Fe23053_ebay-8k.htm" rel="noopener">according to a message included in a regulatory filing on Tuesday</a>. </p><p>In the message, CEO Jamie Iannone wrote "Today's actions are designed to strengthen our ability to deliver better end-to-end experiences for our customers and to support more innovation and scale across our platform."</p><p>He added, "this shift gives us additional space to invest and create new roles in high-potential areas — new technologies, customer innovations and key markets — and to continue to adapt and flex with the changing macro, ecommerce and technology landscape."</p>
<p>On February 6, Dell said in a regulatory filing that it would be eliminating about 5% of its global workforce, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-06/dell-dell-lays-off-about-6-650-employees-in-latest-tech-cuts?sref=HrWXCALa" rel="noopener">according</a> to Bloomberg. The percentage amounts to approximately 6,650 roles. </p><p>In a memo sent to employees, Dell's co-chief operating officer Jeff Clarke, said "Market conditions continue to erode with an uncertain future," <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/dell-to-cut-5-of-workforce-11675688897?mod=hp_lead_pos3" rel="noopener">according</a> to the Wall Street Journal. He also noted that the company had paused hiring, limited employee traveling, and curtailed spending on outside services, but those actions "are no longer enough," <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/dell-to-cut-5-of-workforce-11675688897?mod=hp_lead_pos3" rel="noopener">according</a> to The Journal.</p>
In late June, Pinterest announced that co-founder Ben Silbermann would transition to a new role as executive chairman. Former Google executive and former Venmo CEO Bill Ready has taken over Pinterest's top job.
<p>Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe announced the EV company would cut 6% of its workforce in a memo to employees, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ev-maker-rivian-cut-6-jobs-amid-price-war-internal-memo-2023-02-01/">according</a> to Reuters. </p><p>This is the company's second round of job cuts in the last 6 months after Scaringe announced a separate 6% workforce reduction in July 2022. </p><p>In his memo to staff, Scaringe said Rivian needs to focus its resources on ramping up production and reaching profitability. </p>
<p>BDG Media announced on Feb. 1 that it was shutting down pop-culture site Gawker and laying off 8% of its staff, <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/02/01/bdg-media-suspending-gawker">according</a> to Axios. </p><p>BDG owns Bustle, Elite Daily, and other lifestyle and news websites. </p><p>"After experiencing a financially strong 2022, we have found ourselves facing a surprisingly difficult Q1 of 2023," CEO Bryan Goldberg wrote in a memo to staff seen by Axios. </p>
<p>Software and data platform Splunk is the latest in a long list of tech companies to announce layoffs in recent months. </p><p>On Feb 1., the company said it would lay off 4% of its staff and scale back the use of consultants to cut costs, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/splunk-to-cut-about-325-jobs-scale-back-outsourcing-11675264908">according</a> to the Wall Street Journal. </p><p>The layoffs will reportedly be focused on workers in North America, and CEO Gary Steele told employees Splunk would continue to hire in "lower-cost areas," according to the Journal. </p>
<p>Intel notified California officials per WARN Act requirements it plans to layoff 343 workers from its Folsom campus, local outlets reported on Jan. 30. </p><p>"These are difficult decisions, and we are committed to treating impacted employees with dignity and respect," Intel said in a <a href="https://www.kcra.com/article/intel-warns-officials-it-plans-343-layoffs-at-its-folsom-campus/42713826" rel="noopener">statement to KCRA 3</a>, noting that the cost-cutting comes as the company is faces a "challenging macro-economic environment." </p><p>On Feb. 1, the company announced <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/intel-ceo-takes-pay-cut-reduce-costs-prevent-layoffs-2023-2">CEO Pat Gelsinger will take a 25% pay cut</a>, while other members of the executive team will take salary reductions in amounts ranging from 5% to 15%. </p>
<p>FedEx informed staffers on Feb. 1 it plans to slash more than 10% of managers in an effort to reduce costs.  </p><p>"This process is critical to ensure we remain competitive in a rapidly changing environment, and it requires some difficult decisions," CEO Raj Subramaniam wrote in a letter to staff, which was shared with <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fedex-layoffs-job-cuts-management-roles-costs-ceo-memo-2023-2">Insider's Emma Cosgrove</a>. </p><p>While the exact number of employees impacted was not specified, a FedEx spokesperson told Insider that since June 2022 the company has reduced its workforce by more than 12,000 staffers through "headcount management initiatives." </p><p>"We will continue responsible headcount management throughout our transformation," the spokesperson said. </p>
<p>PayPal <a href="https://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2023-01-31-Update-on-Our-Transformation" rel="noopener">announced</a> on January 31 that it plans to cut 2,000 workers or approximately 7% of the company's total workforce over the coming weeks. </p><p>In a statement announcing the layoffs on PayPal's website, CEO and president Dan Schulman <a href="https://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2023-01-31-Update-on-Our-Transformation" rel="noopener">cited</a> the "challenging macro-economic environment." </p><p>He <a href="https://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2023-01-31-Update-on-Our-Transformation" rel="noopener">added</a>, "While we have made substantial progress in right-sizing our cost structure, and focused our resources on our core strategic priorities, we have more work to do."</p>
<p>HubSpot is one of the few companies in the software space that has avoided a massive layoff announcement in recent months. </p><p>One of the company's larger competitors, Salesforce, announced it would lay off 10% of its staff, or about 8,000 employees, earlier this year. </p><p>After Twitter <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/laid-off-twitter-employee-elon-musk-job-cuts-inhumane-lawsuit-2022-12">laid off 50%</a> of its workers in November, Hubspot's chief people officer <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/now/dont-musk-us-tech-firms-103642273.html" rel="noopener">posted</a> on LinkedIn, attempting to woo the social media platform's former staffers to join Hubspot. </p>
<p>Hasbro reportedly plans to cut 1,000 workers after warning that the 2022 holiday season was weaker than expected, according to a <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/26/hasbro-stock-tanks-as-company-cuts-jobs-warns-of-weak-fourth-quarter.html">report</a> from CNBC. </p><p>The company said the layoffs come as it seeks to save between $250 million to $300 million per year by the end of 2025. </p>
<p>Dow Inc. announced on January 26 that it will lay off 2,000 global employees, a move that indicates mass layoffs are spreading beyond just the technology sector, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/dow-to-cut-2-000-jobs-globally-11674733667">the Wall Street Journal reported</a>. </p><p>The the cuts are part of a $1 billion cost-cutting effort intended to help amid "challenging energy markets," Dow CEO Jim Fitterling said in a <a href="https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/news/press-releases/dow-outlines-targeted-actions-to-deliver--1b-in-cost-savings-in-" rel="noopener">press release</a>. The chemical company will also shut down select assets, mostly in Europe, per the release.</p><p>"We are taking these actions to further optimize our cost structure and prioritize business operations toward our most competitive, cost-advantaged and growth-oriented markets, while also navigating macro uncertainties and challenging energy markets, particularly in Europe," Fittlering said. </p>
<p>Software company SAP said on January 26 it will slash up to 3,000 jobs globally in response to a profit slump, with many of the cuts coming outside of its headquarters in Berlin, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/sap-to-cut-3-000-jobs-after-profit-plunges-11674724001" rel="noopener">the Wall Street Journal reported</a>.  </p><p>The layoffs will impact an estimated 2.5% or the company's workforce and are part of a cost-cutting initiative aiming to reach annual savings of $382 million in 2024, according to the Journal. </p><p>"The purpose is to further focus on strategic growth areas," said Luka Mucic, SAP's chief financial officer, per the Journal.  </p>
<p>3M, which makes Post-It notes, Scotch tape, and N95 masks, said it plans to cut 2,500 manufacturing jobs worldwide. </p><p>CEO Mike Roman called it "a necessary decision to align with adjusted production volumes." </p><p>"We expect macroeconomic challenges to persist in 2023. Our focus is executing the actions we initiated in 2022 and delivering the best performance for customers and shareholders," he said in a press release. </p>
<ul class="summary-list"> <li>Universum published its annual ranking of where US students want to work.</li> <li>Students were asked to select ideal employers they want to work for.</li> <li>Google ranked number one in the 2022 ranking for computer science students.</li> </ul><p>Universum, an employer branding specialist, published its annual ranking of the employers that US students most want to land a job at. For the 2022 list for computer science students, the highest share named Google as an ideal employer they want to work for.</p><p>That put the tech giant as number one in the list for computer science students, followed by tech giants Apple and Microsoft. These three companies made up the top three last year as well for the computer science student ranking. Google not only ranked number one for the computer science student list this year, but was also number one in this year's US list for business students.</p><p>To create this ranking, Universum asked students to choose the five employers they "most want to work for." The results come from a Universum student survey conducted from October 2021 to April 2022. </p><p>Below are the 20 ideal employers among computer science students. This <a href="https://universumglobal.com/rankings/united-states-of-america/">list</a>, and other rankings, can be found on Universum.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/employers-computer-science-students-most-want-to-work-for-universum-2022-8">Business Insider</a></div>
<p>Vox Media, the parent company of publications like Vox, The Verge, New York magazine, and Vulture, is laying off roughly 133 people, or 7% of its staff, according to a <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/01/20/vox-media-layoffs-january-2023" rel="noopener">report</a> by Axios. </p><p>The cuts come just a few months after the media company laid off 39 roles in July. </p><p>The decision was reportedly announced in a note to staff from CEO Jim Bankoff, who wrote that while the company is "not expecting further layoffs at this time, we will continue to assess our outlook, keep a tight control on expenses and consider implementing other cost savings measures as needed," according to Axios.</p><p>Vox Media's layoffs come at a time when advertisers are tightening their belts in anticipation of an economic slowdown, taking a toll on the media industry. </p>
<ul class="summary-list"> <li>Capital One employees are the latest to be hit by a wave of layoffs at major US tech and finance companies. </li> <li>The companies are cutting thousands of employees in total. </li> <li>See the full list of layoffs so far in 2023. </li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2022-5#buzzfeed-12-of-employees-6">A wave of layoffs</a> that hit dozens of US companies toward the end of 2022 shows no sign of slowing down into 2023. </p><p>Capital One is the latest major corporation to slash hundreds of workers. The bank announced it is cutting 1,100 technology positions, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-19/capital-one-eliminates-more-than-1-100-tech-positions#xj4y7vzkg?leadSource=uverify%20wall" rel="noopener">Bloomberg reported</a> on January 19. The reductions come after the company had invested signficantly in tech efforts, including <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/martingiles/2022/06/01/capitsl-one-enters-b2b-software-industry/?sh=4ebfc72f2d6b" rel="noopener">launching Capital One Software</a> in June 2022, a new business focused on cloud computing. </p><p>However, Capital One is not the first company to make significant cuts in the new year: tech companies, including Amazon and Salesforce, and finance behemoths, like Goldman Sachs, announced massive layoffs in the first weeks of 2023 amid a continued economic downturn and stagnating sales.</p><p>The downsizing followed significant reductions at companies including Twitter and Meta late last year. </p><p>The layoffs have primarily affected the tech sector, which is now hemorrhaging employees at a faster rate than at any point during the pandemic, the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-layoffs-are-happening-faster-than-at-any-time-during-the-pandemic-11672705089">Wall Street Journal reported</a>. According to data cited by the Journal from <a href="https://layoffs.fyi/" rel="noopener">Layoffs.fyi</a>, a site tracking layoffs since the start of the pandemic, tech companies slashed more than 150,000 in 2022 alone — compared to 80,000 in 2020 and 15,000 in 2021. </p><p>Here are the notable examples so far in 2023: </p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2023">Business Insider</a></div>
<p>WeWork announced on January 19 it will cut about 300 positions as it scales back on coworking spaces in low-performing regions, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/wework-cut-about-300-jobs-globally-2023-01-19/?taid=63c97bccf3fcf70001e83814&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter" rel="noopener">Reuters reported</a>. The layoffs come after the company said in November 2022 it planned to exit 40 locations in the US as part of a larger cost-cutting effort. </p><p>The company announced the cuts in a <a href="https://www.wework.com/newsroom/wework-announces-date-of-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2022-results-conference-call" rel="noopener">press release</a> listing its fourth-quarter earnings call date, stating only the reductions are "in connection with its portfolio optimization and in continuing to streamline operations." </p>
<p>Wayfair is expected to layoff more than 1,000 employees, about 5% of its workforce, in the coming weeks in response to slumping sales, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/wayfair-is-preparing-to-lay-off-more-than-1-000-workers-11674161122?page=1" rel="noopener">the Wall Street Journal</a> reported on January 19.</p><p>The cuts mark the second round of layoffs in six months for the online furniture and home goods company, after it nixed 900 staffers in August 2022. </p><p>Though the company experienced significant growth during the a pandemic-driven home improvement boom, sales began to stagnate as social distancing policies loosened and Americans began returning to offices.</p><p>"We were seeing the tailwinds of the pandemic accelerate the adoption of e-commerce shopping, and I personally pushed hard to hire a strong team to support that growth. This year, that growth has not materialized as we had anticipated," Wayfair CEO Shah wrote in a letter to employees announcing the August 2022 layoffs, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/19/business/wayfair-layoffs/index.html" rel="noopener">per CNN.</a> </p><p>In its most recent quarter, the <a href="https://investor.wayfair.com/reporting/quarterly-results/default.aspx" rel="noopener">Wayfair reported</a> that net revenue decreased by $281 million, down 9% from the same period the year prior. </p>
<p>Microsoft announced on January 18 that it planned to reduce its workforce by 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of this year. </p><p>CEO Satya Nadella attributed the layoffs to customers cutting back in anticipation of a recession. </p><p>However, Nadella also told workers that the company still plans to grow in some areas, despite the firings, writing that the company will "continue to hire in key strategic areas." </p><p>Microsoft's layoff announcement comes as the tech giant is reportedly in talks <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-microsoft-accessible-on-its-platforms-soon-2023-1">to invest $10 billion</a> in OpenAI, which created the AI chatbot ChatGPT. </p>
<p>Crypto.com announced on January 13 that it would let go of a fifth of its workforce amid a sagging crypto market and fallout from FTX's collapse. </p><p>This is the second major round of firings for Crypto.com, which also had layoffs in July. </p><p>"The reductions we made last July positioned us to weather the macro economic downturn, but it did not account for the recent collapse of FTX, which significantly damaged trust in the industry. It's for this reason, as we continue to focus on prudent financial management, we made the difficult but necessary decision to make additional reductions in order to position the company for long-term success," CEO Kris Marszalek wrote in a memo to employees. </p>
<p>BlackRock is <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/blackrock-layoffs-headcount-market-downturn-2023-1">cutting up to 500 roles</a> in its first round of firings since 2019. </p><p>Staff members were notified on January 11 about whether they were laid off. </p><p>"Taking a targeted and disciplined approach to how we shape our teams, we will adapt our workforce to align even more closely with our strategic priorities and create opportunities for the immense talent inside the firm to develop and prosper," CEO Larry Fink and President Rob Kapito wrote in a memo to employees. </p>
<p>Goldman Sachs is expected to layoff up to 8% of its staff in the first half of January, a person familiar with the matter <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-layoffs-job-cuts-up-to-8-percent-2022-12">told Insider in December.</a> </p><p>The cost-cutting efforts from the investment banking giant mirrors reductions from competitors including Morgan Stanley and Citi, which also laid off employees in 2022. </p><p>"We continue to see headwinds on our expense lines, particularly in the near term," Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said at a conference last month. "We've set in motion certain expense mitigation plans, but it will take some time to realize the benefits. Ultimately, we will remain nimble and we will size the firm to reflect the opportunity set."</p>
<p>BNY Mellon is planning to cut approximately 3% of its workforce, or 1,500 jobs, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-01-13-2023/card/bny-mellon-braces-for-layoffs-DKxgBl4buYlhAmD9PmXX" rel="noopener">according</a> to the Wall Street Journal, which cited people familiar with the matter. </p><p>The cuts will be primarily aimed at talent management roles, according to the report. BNY Mellon will reportedly plan to invest more in junior staff. </p>
<p>Verily, which is Alphabet's healthcare unit, is laying off more than 200 employees, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/alphabet-unit-verily-to-trim-more-than-200-jobs-11673466950?mod=latest_headlines">according</a> to an email seen by the Wall Street Journal. </p><p>The Journal reports that the company will also scale down the number of projects it works on in an effort to cut costs.</p><p>"We are making changes that refine our strategy, prioritize our product portfolio and simplify our operating model," Verily's CEO, Stephen Gillet, wrote in the email, according to the Journal.</p><p>This is the first significant layoff done by Google's parent company, which had so far avoided the massive waves of job cuts done by other big tech giants like Amazon and Meta. </p>
<p>DirecTV will lay off several hundred workers in management roles, according to a <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/directv-layoffs-cord-cutting-1235297229/#recipient_hashed=7fa841db0df176c1fd2434c59e5395c6baa5a6be16c593bc4c480e4d3d871d35&recipient_salt=61ae3d81f58e746422e587061ccfbe2f16eeebdd455f6a9b705a56ec35790c12">report</a> from The Hollywood Reporter. Employees were told in the first week of January. </p><p>The satellite TV business has faced slowing revenues as more people choose to cut the cord and pay for streaming services over cable TV. </p><p>"The entire pay-TV industry is impacted by the secular decline and the increasing rates to secure and distribute programming. We're adjusting our operations costs to align with these changes and will continue to invest in new entertainment products and service enhancements," a spokesperson for DirecTV told The Hollywood Reporter. </p>
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<p>Amazon is in the midst of the most significant round of layoffs in the company's history. </p><p>While CEO Andy Jassy initially announced job cuts in the company's devices, books, and HR departments in November, the Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-to-lay-off-over-17-000-workers-more-than-first-planned-11672874304?mod=panda_wsj_author_alert">reported</a> that the company is laying off a total of 17,000 workers – far more than initially expected. </p><p>While most of Amazon's 1.5 million staff have warehouse jobs, the layoffs are reportedly concentrated in Amazon's corporate groups. </p><p>Amazon's layoffs began late last year, though the Journal reports cuts will continue through the first few weeks of 2023.</p><p>Amazon's 17,000 jobs cuts are the largest of any major tech company amid the wave of recent layoffs.</p>
<p>Everlane is slashing 17% of its 175-person corporate workforce, according to a <a href="https://affiliate.insider.com?platform=msn_reviews&postID=63b5957e5178b02a280bbf52&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theinformation.com%2Farticles%2Feverlane-slashes-17-of-corporate-employees%3Futm_campaign%3DAutomated%2BFallback%2BR%26utm_content%3D89%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dcio%26utm_term%3D19%26rc%3Drlufcw&utm_source=msn_reviews">report</a> from The Information. </p><p>"This tough decision is intended to improve profitability in 2023 and continue our efforts to help leave the fashion industry cleaner than we found it," Everlane told The Information.</p><p>The e-commerce clothing company previously laid off nearly 300 workers, mostly in retail in March 2020 amid the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/compass-layoffs-robert-reffkin-housing-market-2023-1">Compass CEO Robert Reffkin told staffers</a> on Thursday it would conduct more layoffs, following two previous rounds in the past eight months, as the brokerage continues to struggle with significant financial losses. </p><p>"We've been focused over the last year on controlling our costs," Reffkin wrote in an email to employees. "As part of that work, today we reduced the size of some of our employee teams. While decisions like these are always hard, they are prudent and allow us to continue to build a long-term, successful business for all of you."</p><p>While the size of the layoffs was not immediately disclosed, the brokerage let go of 450 corporate employees in June 2022, followed by an additional 750 people from its technology team in October 2022. </p>
<p>Stitch Fix announced on Jan. 5 that it plans to slash 20% of its salaried workforce, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/stitch-fix-cutting-20-of-salaried-jobs-ceo-stepping-down-11672931816" rel="noopener">the Wall Street Journal reported.</a></p><p>The cuts come in tandem with the announcement that CEO Elizabeth Spaulding is stepping down, after less than a year at the helm of the struggling retail company.</p><p align="justify">"First as president and then as CEO, it has been a privilege to lead in an unprecedented time, and to chart the course for the future with the Stitch Fix team," Spaulding said in a statement. "It is now time for a new leader to help support the next phase."</p><p align="justify">Stitch Fix founder Katrina Lake — who formerly served as chief executive and sits on the board of directors — will become interim CEO, the company said in a <a href="https://investors.stitchfix.com/news-releases/news-release-details/stitch-fix-announces-elizabeth-spaulding-will-step-down-chief">press release</a>. </p>

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