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Ford Cuts 5% of Connected-Vehicle Software Team

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 177,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Department affected: connected-vehicle software team.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Ford Motor Company has laid off 5% of its connected-vehicle software team, affecting approximately 200 employees. This decision is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs amid ongoing challenges in the automotive industry. The layoffs occurred in Detroit, Michigan, where the company is focusing on enhancing its software capabilities. Ford's leadership has indicated that these cuts are necessary to remain competitive in the evolving market for connected vehicles. The company continues to invest in technology while adjusting its workforce to align with current business needs.

Ford Motor Company cut 200 jobs affecting its connected-vehicle software team team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Ford Motor Company cut 200 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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