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Apple Inc. Sales Division Layoffs Despite Strong Quarter Performance

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 164,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Cupertino, California, USA.

Department affected: Sales Division.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Apple Inc. has announced layoffs affecting approximately 200 employees in its Sales Division, despite reporting a strong quarter. The layoffs are part of a restructuring effort aimed at optimizing operations and addressing market challenges. The affected employees are primarily based in Cupertino, California. This decision comes as Apple continues to navigate a competitive landscape while maintaining its commitment to innovation and customer service. The company has not specified any future layoffs but emphasizes its focus on strategic growth moving forward.

Apple Inc. cut 200 jobs affecting its Sales Division team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 164,000 people Apple Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 12 layoff events at Apple Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 5,879 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Apple Inc. cut 200 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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