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IBM Plans to Lay Off Thousands of Employees in Q4

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
8,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.8%
8,000 OF 282,200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has announced plans to replace 7,800 jobs with artificial intelligence technology. This decision comes three years after CEO Arvind Krishna indicated a pause in hiring. The HR head emphasized the company's shift towards AI as a strategic move to enhance efficiency. While specific locations and departments affected were not detailed, this significant workforce reduction reflects IBM's ongoing transformation in response to technological advancements. The exact timeline for these layoffs has not been disclosed, but the company is actively pursuing this transition.

International Business Machines Corporation cut 8,000 jobs.

That is roughly 2.8% of the 282,200 people International Business Machines Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at International Business Machines Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 8,945 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by International Business Machines Corporation.

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International Business Machines CorporationIBM
Technology · 282,200 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
29K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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