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AbbVie Plans 85 Layoffs at Allergan Unit in California

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
85
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
85 OF 50,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Department affected: Allergan unit.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

AbbVie has announced plans to lay off 85 employees at its Allergan unit located in California. These layoffs are scheduled for the summer, as part of a restructuring effort within the company. The decision reflects AbbVie's ongoing adjustments to its workforce in response to market conditions and operational needs. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the Allergan division, although specific details on the affected positions have not been disclosed. This move highlights AbbVie's strategic focus on optimizing its operations amid changing industry dynamics.

AbbVie Inc. cut 85 jobs affecting its Allergan unit team.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 50,000 people AbbVie Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 10 layoff events at AbbVie Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 794 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

AbbVie Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 85 employees. If you work there, what are you hearing internally? Which teams expect to be affected? You can post anonymously below.

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10
EVENTS TRACKED
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