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Mass Layoffs at Discover Financial Services' Former Headquarters in Riverwoods

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 21,100 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Riverwoods, Illinois.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Discover Financial Services has reported mass layoffs affecting approximately 300 employees at its former headquarters in Riverwoods, Illinois. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort as the company adapts to changing market conditions. This decision reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the financial services sector, which has seen significant shifts in consumer behavior and economic pressures. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the organization, although specific departments have not been disclosed. Discover's management has indicated that these changes are necessary to streamline operations and enhance efficiency moving forward.

Discover Financial Services cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.4% of the 21,100 people Discover Financial Services employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Discover Financial Services since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,000 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Discover Financial Services cut 300 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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Financial Services · 21,100 employees
3
EVENTS TRACKED
1,000
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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