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Paramount Global to Lay Off 350 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
350
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.6%
350 OF 21,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

CBS News, a division of Paramount Global, is considering a new round of layoffs that could impact at least 15% of its staff. The company has not specified the exact number of employees affected or the timeline for these potential layoffs. This move comes amid ongoing challenges in the media industry, reflecting broader trends of workforce reductions. The situation remains fluid as CBS News evaluates its staffing needs and operational strategies moving forward.

Paramount Global cut 350 jobs.

That is roughly 1.6% of the 21,900 people Paramount Global employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 46 layoff events at Paramount Global since October 2023, affecting a combined 11,649 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Paramount Global.

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Paramount GlobalPARA
Communication Services · 21,900 employees
46
EVENTS TRACKED
53K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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