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Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Layoffs of 502 Employees Amid Branch Closures

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
502
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.7%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
502 OF 18,579 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp has announced the layoff of 502 employees as part of a restructuring plan that includes the closure of 75 branches. This decision comes in response to recent state records that revealed the extent of the workforce reduction. The layoffs are part of the bank's efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. While the specific locations affected by the layoffs have not been disclosed, the move indicates significant changes within the company's operational strategy. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles as the bank seeks to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Fifth Third Bancorp cut 502 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.7% of the 18,579 people Fifth Third Bancorp employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at Fifth Third Bancorp since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,304 employees.

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Fifth Third BancorpFITB
Financial Services · 18,579 employees
6
EVENTS TRACKED
2,104
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 10, 2026LAST UPDATED JUN 24, 2026