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Abbott Laboratories Cuts Jobs in Galway Facility

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 114,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Galway, Ireland.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Abbott Laboratories has announced the layoff of approximately 300 employees at its facility in Galway, Ireland, effective October 1, 2023. The decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations within the company. Abbott has cited the need to adapt to changing market conditions and improve efficiency as key reasons for the workforce reduction. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the facility, although specific departments affected have not been disclosed. This move reflects broader challenges faced by the medtech industry amid economic pressures.

Abbott Laboratories cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 114,000 people Abbott Laboratories employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Abbott Laboratories since October 2023, affecting a combined 401 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Abbott Laboratories cut 300 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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Healthcare · 114,000 employees
3
EVENTS TRACKED
401
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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