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Ford Plans Significant Layoffs Amid Struggles in EV Sector

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
4,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
4,000 OF 177,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Michigan, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Ford Motor Company has announced layoffs affecting approximately 4,000 employees as part of its restructuring efforts in response to challenges in its electric vehicle (EV) business. The layoffs are set to take effect in early October 2023, as the company grapples with a significant downturn in its EV sales and production. This decision comes amid broader industry pressures and reflects Ford's need to streamline operations to remain competitive in the evolving automotive market. The affected employees are primarily from various departments across the company's Michigan facilities, highlighting the widespread impact of the company's strategic shift.

Ford Motor Company cut 4,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.3% of the 177,000 people Ford Motor Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 18 layoff events at Ford Motor Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 11,096 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Ford Motor Company cut 4,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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