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New Jersey City University Merger Leads to 151 Job Cuts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
151
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Mar 1, 2023
151 OF 6,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Jersey, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The merger between New Jersey City University and Kean University has resulted in 151 layoffs and buyouts. This decision comes as part of a restructuring effort following the merger, aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting various departments within the universities. This move reflects the ongoing challenges faced by educational institutions in adapting to changing financial landscapes. The universities have not specified which departments will be most affected by these job cuts.

Affected Employees: Monmouth County, NJ March cut 151 jobs as of March 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.5% of the 6,000 people Affected Employees: Monmouth County, NJ March employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Affected Employees: Monmouth County, NJ March since March 2023, affecting a combined 212 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Affected Employees: Monmouth County, NJ March cut 151 jobs on March 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
212
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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