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Stanley Black & Decker Begins Layoffs Amid Restructuring Efforts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
2,000 OF 50,500 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Britain, Connecticut, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has initiated layoffs affecting approximately 2,000 employees as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and improving operational efficiency. The layoffs are taking place at the company's headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut. This decision comes in response to ongoing challenges in the market and is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations. The company has indicated that these layoffs are necessary to adapt to changing economic conditions and to position itself for future growth. The layoffs began on October 1, 2023, marking a significant reduction in workforce for the company.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. cut 2,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 4% of the 50,500 people Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,300 employees.

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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.SWK
Industrials · 50,500 employees
7
EVENTS TRACKED
3,600
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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