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Dow Inc. Plans Major Layoffs Amid Restructuring in Houston Area

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~5.6%
2,000 OF 35,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Houston, Texas.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Dow Inc. is preparing for significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan, with approximately 2,000 jobs expected to be cut in the Houston area. This decision comes as the company aims to streamline operations and improve efficiency in response to market challenges. The layoffs are slated to take effect by mid-January 2024, indicating a substantial shift in the company's workforce strategy. Dow's restructuring efforts reflect broader trends in the industry as companies adapt to changing economic conditions. The exact departments affected have not been specified, but the impact on the local workforce is anticipated to be significant.

Dow Inc. cut 2,000 jobs.

That is roughly 5.6% of the 35,900 people Dow Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 12 layoff events at Dow Inc. since January 2023, affecting a combined 9,200 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Dow Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 2,000 employees. What are you hearing from inside the company? Any details on which departments or locations? You can post anonymously below.

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