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Mattel, Inc. Announces Layoffs Affecting 1,000 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~33%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,000 OF 3,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: El Segundo, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Mattel, Inc. has announced a significant layoff affecting approximately 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations. The layoffs are set to take effect on October 1, 2023, and are part of the company's strategy to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences. This decision comes as Mattel seeks to enhance its efficiency and focus on core product lines. The affected employees are primarily based in El Segundo, California, where the company's headquarters is located. Mattel's leadership emphasized the need for these cuts to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness in the toy industry.

Mattel, Inc. cut 1,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 33.3% of the 3,000 people Mattel, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at Mattel, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,969 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff22 hours ago

Mattel, Inc. cut 1,000 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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Consumer Discretionary · 3,000 employees
6
EVENTS TRACKED
1,969
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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