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Apple Cuts Jobs in Sales Organization Amid Rare Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
100 OF 164,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Cupertino, California, USA.

Department affected: Sales Organization.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Apple Inc. has recently laid off approximately 100 employees from its sales organization, marking a rare occurrence of job cuts within the company. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and adapting to changing market conditions. This decision reflects the company's ongoing challenges in a competitive landscape, particularly in the sales sector. The affected employees were primarily based in Cupertino, California, where Apple's headquarters is located. Despite the layoffs, Apple continues to maintain a strong presence in the tech industry, focusing on innovation and customer engagement.

Apple Inc. cut 100 jobs affecting its Sales Organization 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Apple Inc. cut 100 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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12
EVENTS TRACKED
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