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Thomas Jefferson University to Lay Off Approximately 650 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
650
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.2%
650 OF 30,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Thomas Jefferson University has announced plans to lay off approximately 650 employees. This decision reflects ongoing challenges faced by the institution, although specific reasons for the layoffs have not been detailed in the announcement. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to adjust the workforce in response to current operational needs. Further details regarding the timeline for these layoffs have yet to be disclosed, but the university is actively communicating with affected staff. This move underscores the institution's efforts to navigate financial pressures while maintaining essential services.

Jefferson Health cut 650 jobs.

That is roughly 2.2% of the 30,000 people Jefferson Health employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 13 layoff events at Jefferson Health since October 2023, affecting a combined 4,080 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Jefferson Health has announced planned job cuts affecting 650 employees. What are you hearing from inside the company? Any details on which departments or locations? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Jefferson Health.

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Jefferson Health
Health Care · 30,000 employees
13
EVENTS TRACKED
5,501
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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