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RAND Corporation Cuts 11% of Workforce in Santa Monica

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~11%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 1,800 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Santa Monica, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

RAND Corporation, based in Santa Monica, has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 11% of its employees. This decision affects approximately 200 staff members as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and address financial challenges. The layoffs are part of a strategic adjustment aimed at enhancing the organization's efficiency and sustainability. The company has not specified particular departments impacted by these cuts, but the move reflects ongoing pressures within the research and policy analysis sector. The layoffs are effective immediately, marking a pivotal moment for RAND as it navigates its future direction.

RAND Corporation cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 11.1% of the 1,800 people RAND Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at RAND Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 273 employees.

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RAND Corporation cut 200 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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2
EVENTS TRACKED
273
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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