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The Hershey Company Lays Off Over 500 Employees at Pennsylvania Distribution Center

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.7%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
500 OF 18,650 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Pennsylvania, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Hershey Company has laid off over 500 employees at its distribution center in Pennsylvania. This decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The layoffs were officially announced and have already taken effect as of October 1, 2023. The company cited the need to adapt to changing market conditions and optimize its workforce as key reasons for the job cuts. This move reflects broader trends in the retail sector, where many companies are adjusting their operations in response to economic pressures.

The Hershey Company cut 500 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.7% of the 18,650 people The Hershey Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 4 layoff events at The Hershey Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 700 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Hershey Company cut 500 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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The Hershey CompanyHSY
Consumer Defensive · 18,650 employees
4
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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