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Deere & Company Faces Layoffs Amid Earnings Slowdown

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
2,000 OF 83,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Moline, Illinois, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Deere & Company has announced layoffs affecting approximately 2,000 employees as part of its response to an earnings slowdown and tariff headwinds. The layoffs are set to take effect on October 1, 2023, impacting operations primarily in Moline, Illinois. This decision comes as the company navigates challenging market conditions and seeks to streamline its workforce. The layoffs reflect a broader trend in the agricultural machinery sector, where companies are adjusting to fluctuating demand and economic pressures. Deere's management has indicated that these cuts are necessary to maintain competitiveness and ensure long-term sustainability.

Deere & Company cut 2,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.4% 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 2,000 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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Industrials · 83,000 employees
33
EVENTS TRACKED
26K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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