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Johnson & Johnson Cuts 56 Jobs at New Brunswick Headquarters

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
56
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
56 OF 131,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Brunswick, NJ.

Department affected: Orthopedics.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Johnson & Johnson has announced the elimination of 56 positions at its headquarters in New Brunswick, NJ. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations. The layoffs reflect the company's ongoing adjustments to its workforce in response to changing market conditions. While specific reasons for the cuts were not detailed, they are indicative of the company's strategic realignment. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting various roles within the organization.

Johnson & Johnson cut 56 jobs affecting its Orthopedics team as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 4 layoff events at Johnson & Johnson since October 2023, affecting a combined 356 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Johnson & Johnson cut 56 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Healthcare · 131,900 employees
4
EVENTS TRACKED
356
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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