LIVE · UPDATED DAILY
← All companies
P

Prudential Financial, Inc.

PRUFinancial Services· Newark, NJ, United States
LAYOFFS TRACKED
15
LAST EVENT
May 29, 2026
MARKET CAP
$41.94B
EMPLOYEES
40,366

Prudential Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through PGIM, Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life, and International Businesses segments. The PGIM segment offers investment management services and solutions related to public fixed income, public equity, real estate debt and equity, private credit and other alternatives, and multi-asset class strategies to institutional and retail clients, as well as its general account. The Retirement Strategies segment provides a range of retirement investment, and income products and services to retirement plan sponsors in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors; develops and distributes individual variable and fixed annuity products. The Group Insurance segment offers various group life, and long-term and short-term group disability, as well as group corporate-, bank-, and trust-owned life insurance in the United States primarily for institutional clients for use in connection with employee and membership benefits plans; sells accidental death and dismemberment, and other supplemental health solutions; and plan administration services in connection with its insurance coverages. The Individual Life segment develops and distributes variable life, universal life, and term life insurance products. The International Businesses segment develops and distributes life insurance, retirement products, investment products, and certain accident and health products; and advisory services. The company provides its products and services to individual and institutional customers through its proprietary and third-party distribution networks. Prudential Financial, Inc. was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

Layoff history

EVENTS PER QUARTER · HOVER FOR EMPLOYEE COUNTS

Q4 '23: 5 eventsQ1 '24: 0 eventsQ2 '24: 0 eventsQ3 '24: 0 eventsQ4 '24: 0 eventsQ1 '25: 0 eventsQ2 '25: 0 eventsQ3 '25: 1 eventsQ4 '25: 4 eventsQ1 '26: 2 eventsQ2 '26: 1 eventsQ3 '26: 0 events
Q4 '23Q1 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26Q3 '26

Layoff timeline

15 EVENTS
May 29, 2026News

Prudential Financial, Inc. has announced the elimination of 53 positions as part of its restructuring efforts. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and improve efficiency within the company. While specific details regarding the affected departments or locations were not disclosed, the decision reflects Prudential's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions. This move is expected to help the company better align its resources with current business needs.

Mar 26, 2026News

Prudential Financial, Inc. has announced additional layoffs, cutting 54 jobs in Newark, bringing the total number of layoffs to 237. This decision is part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. The layoffs reflect Prudential's response to current market conditions and its strategic focus on efficiency. The affected positions are not specified, but the company continues to evaluate its workforce needs as it navigates economic challenges.

Feb 9, 2026WARN notice
Dec 16, 2025WARN notice
Dec 16, 2025WARN notice
Oct 18, 2025WARN notice
Oct 18, 2025WARN notice
Aug 6, 2025News

Prudential Financial, Inc. has announced plans to cut 200 jobs in North Jersey. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort within the company. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles, although specific departments have not been detailed. The company is adjusting its workforce to better align with current market conditions and operational needs. This move reflects ongoing challenges in the financial sector and aims to enhance Prudential's efficiency moving forward.

Oct 15, 2023News

Prudential Financial, Inc. has announced the layoff of 183 employees in New Jersey as part of a broader workforce reduction strategy. This decision comes amid ongoing restructuring efforts within the company, reflecting challenges in the current economic climate. The layoffs were formalized through a WARN notice filed with state authorities, indicating that the cuts are effective immediately. Prudential's actions are part of a trend observed among several corporate giants in the region, as companies adjust their operations in response to market pressures.

Oct 1, 2023News

Prudential Financial, Inc. has laid off 237 employees at its Newark office as part of a restructuring effort. The layoffs are part of the company's strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs. This decision reflects ongoing challenges in the insurance industry and aims to enhance Prudential's competitiveness in the market. The affected employees were notified in early October 2023, marking a significant workforce reduction for the company in that location.

Oct 1, 2023News

The tourist attraction located atop Boston's Prudential Center has announced it will lay off 79 employees. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort, although specific reasons for the layoffs were not detailed in the announcement. The layoffs are set to take effect immediately, impacting the workforce at this popular destination. This move reflects ongoing challenges faced by attractions in urban centers, particularly in the wake of changing visitor patterns. The company aims to streamline operations and adapt to the current economic climate.

Oct 1, 2023News

Prudential Financial, Inc. has laid off approximately 300 employees as part of a restructuring effort following a $1 billion global misconduct and sales ban disaster. The layoffs occurred in Newark, New Jersey, and are part of the company's response to significant operational challenges. This decision reflects Prudential's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and address the fallout from recent controversies. The company has not specified the departments affected by these job cuts, but the layoffs are indicative of broader issues the firm is facing in the current market environment.

Oct 1, 2023News

Prudential Financial, Inc. has announced layoffs affecting approximately 800 employees as part of its response to a $1 billion global misconduct and sales ban crisis. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at addressing the company's financial challenges and compliance issues. The affected employees are primarily based in Newark, New Jersey. This decision comes as Prudential seeks to stabilize its operations and regain trust following significant regulatory scrutiny. The company has not specified the exact departments impacted by these layoffs, but it indicates a significant shift in its workforce strategy.

Date not reportedUpcoming · EstimatedNews

Prudential Financial, Inc. has announced plans to lay off approximately 2,000 employees as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. This decision is aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency within the company. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to adapt to changing market conditions and enhance Prudential's competitive position. While specific locations and departments affected have not been disclosed, the company is committed to supporting impacted employees during this transition. The layoffs are expected to take place in the coming months as Prudential continues to implement its restructuring plan.

Date not reportedUpcoming · EstimatedNews

Prudential Financial, Inc. has announced plans for additional job cuts in Newark as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The company is adjusting its workforce to align with current business needs and market conditions. While specific numbers of affected employees have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations. This decision reflects Prudential's response to economic pressures and aims to enhance operational efficiency moving forward.

Stories from here

No one has shared a story from Prudential Financial, Inc. yet. Went through a layoff here? Your experience helps others feel less alone.

Share your story →

Get alerts for Prudential Financial, Inc.

We'll email you the moment a new layoff is reported here.