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Morgan Stanley Plans to Lay Off Nearly 2,000 Employees in March

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.5%
2,000 OF 80,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Morgan Stanley has announced plans to cut approximately 3% of its workforce across key divisions. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. While specific numbers of employees affected have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency within the organization. The exact timeline for these cuts has not been specified, but the move indicates a significant shift in the company's operational approach. Further details regarding the departments impacted and the locations of the layoffs remain unclear.

Morgan Stanley cut 2,000 jobs.

That is roughly 2.5% of the 80,000 people Morgan Stanley employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 22 layoff events at Morgan Stanley since October 2023, affecting a combined 8,179 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Morgan Stanley.

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Morgan StanleyMS
Financial Services · 80,000 employees
22
EVENTS TRACKED
22K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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