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FirstEnergy Corp. Announces Workforce Reduction Amid Repositioning Efforts

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Aug 28, 2025
300 OF 12,042 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Akron, Ohio, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

FirstEnergy Corp. has announced a reduction in its workforce, laying off approximately 300 employees as part of its repositioning efforts. The layoffs are aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency within the company. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the energy sector and reflects the company's strategy to adapt to changing market conditions. The affected employees are primarily based in Akron, Ohio, where the company is headquartered. FirstEnergy's management emphasized the need for these cuts to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness in the industry.

FirstEnergy Corp. cut 300 jobs in OH as of August 28, 2025.

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, with 8 additional events known from news reporting.

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FirstEnergy Corp.FE
Utilities · 12,042 employees
8
EVENTS TRACKED
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026