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Apple Inc. Announces Job Cuts Despite Record Revenue Growth

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
3,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
3,000 OF 164,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Cupertino, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Apple Inc. has announced layoffs affecting approximately 3,000 employees despite reporting a record revenue of $140 billion. The job cuts are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs in response to changing market conditions. The layoffs are set to take effect in early October 2023, primarily impacting teams in Cupertino, California. This decision comes as the tech giant seeks to balance its workforce with its current business needs, highlighting the challenges faced by the company in a competitive landscape.

Apple Inc. cut 3,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.8% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Apple Inc. cut 3,000 jobs on October 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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