A Summer of Cuts: Multiple Companies Announce Major Layoffs

By: Georgia | Published: Aug 16, 2024

From tech giants to automotive juggernauts, companies big and small have started announcing layoffs this summer. 

This sweeping trend is expected to impact thousands, as industries like tech, media, and auto face major cutbacks.

Cisco’s Big Reset: A Slimmer Future Ahead

In a recent restructuring move, Cisco announced it would lay off 7% of its workforce. 

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This decision, revealed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, aims to boost efficiency and foster growth opportunities.

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Intel's Tough Choices: Trimming Thousands

Intel’s startling announcement on August 1 detailed a plan to cut around 15,000 jobs

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This massive reduction stems from a strategy to slash costs by $10 billion by 2025, as part of resizing and refocusing efforts described by CEO Pat Gelsinger.

Paramount Global Tightens Its Belt

Paramount Global has begun layoffs, focusing on redundant roles and streamlining operations. 

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Co-CEO Chris McCarthy emphasized the cuts during last week’s earnings call, targeting a 15% reduction in their U.S.-based workforce.

Stellantis Shifts Gears at Michigan Plant

Stellantis announced a shift reduction at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan. 

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The company plans to halt the production of the Ram 1500 Classic, moving towards a newer model, which means fewer shifts and likely layoffs.

Fastly Fast-Tracks Cost Cutting

Cloud platform provider Fastly is aiming to reduce its workforce by 11% by year’s end. 

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This decision is part of a broader initiative to streamline operations and cut costs, affecting roughly 132 employees based on their current staff numbers.

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Axios Adapts to Changing Times

Facing shifts in media consumption and reader preferences, Axios is laying off 50 employees. 

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CEO Jim VandeHei describes this in a memo as a proactive approach to navigating the evolving media landscape.

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Sonos Streamlines Its Operations

Sonos is reducing its workforce by 6%.

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They are cutting about 100 jobs as it seeks to decrease its real estate use and boost efficiency, detailed in a recent SEC filing.

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Tech Sector Faces Major Cutbacks

A wave of layoffs is sweeping through the tech industry this summer.

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Heavy hitters like Intel and Cisco are downsizing to maintain their edge in a tough economic environment.

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Auto Industry Adjustments: Navigating a New Roadmap

Auto companies are not immune to the economic pressures.

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Firms like Stellantis are making strategic adjustments that unfortunately come with workforce reductions.

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Media and Communications: A Sector in Transition

As digital consumption habits evolve, companies like Paramount Global and Axios are forced to reevaluate their staffing needs.

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This has led to significant layoffs in media and communications roles.

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What’s Next for the Job Market?

As these companies adjust to new economic realities, the landscape of employment across various sectors remains uncertain. 

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These strategic cuts suggest a shift towards more streamlined operations and potentially a new phase of hiring practices in the future.

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