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FirstEnergy Corp. Implements Job Cuts Across Five States

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 12,042 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: five states.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

FirstEnergy Corp. has announced job cuts affecting approximately 300 employees across its operations in five states. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments, although specific details on which areas are affected have not been disclosed. The company has indicated that these changes are necessary to adapt to evolving market conditions and enhance its operational performance. The layoffs took effect on October 1, 2023, as FirstEnergy seeks to streamline its workforce in response to ongoing challenges in the energy sector.

FirstEnergy Corp. cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.5% of the 12,042 people FirstEnergy Corp. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 8 layoff events at FirstEnergy Corp. since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,700 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

FirstEnergy Corp. cut 300 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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FirstEnergy Corp.FE
Utilities · 12,042 employees
8
EVENTS TRACKED
2,700
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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