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Deere & Company Announces Additional Layoffs at Waterloo and Des Moines Facilities

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
150
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
150 OF 83,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Waterloo, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Deere & Company has announced additional layoffs affecting 150 employees at its facilities in Waterloo and Des Moines. This decision comes as part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations amid challenging market conditions. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately, impacting various roles within the organization. Deere has been adjusting its workforce in response to fluctuating demand for agricultural equipment, which has led to a reevaluation of staffing needs. The company continues to focus on maintaining operational efficiency while navigating the current economic landscape.

Deere & Company cut 150 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 83,000 people Deere & Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 33 layoff events at Deere & Company since January 2023, affecting a combined 26,046 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Deere & Company cut 150 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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