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Deere & Company Announces Layoffs Amid Farm Crisis

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,000 OF 83,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Moline, Illinois, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Deere & Company has announced layoffs affecting approximately 1,000 employees as part of its response to ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector. The layoffs are a direct consequence of a farm crisis exacerbated by rising costs, including a $600 million tariff burden. The company is taking these measures to streamline operations and maintain financial stability during these turbulent times. The layoffs are set to take effect in early October 2023, impacting various roles within the organization. This decision reflects Deere's efforts to adapt to changing market conditions and ensure long-term sustainability.

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

That is roughly 1.2% 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 1,000 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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Industrials · 83,000 employees
33
EVENTS TRACKED
26K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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