RAND Corporation Cuts 11% of Workforce in Santa Monica
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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.
LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at RAND Corporation since November 2025, including 73 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 1 additional event known from news reporting.
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