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Home Depot Cuts 800 Corporate Roles Amid Office Return Mandate

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
800
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 30, 2026
800 OF 465,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: corporate.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Home Depot, Inc. is cutting 800 corporate roles as part of a restructuring effort that mandates a full-time return to the office for employees. This decision reflects the company's strategy to streamline operations and adapt to changing workplace dynamics. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the corporate sector as companies reassess their workforce needs. The affected positions are primarily within the corporate department, although specific locations were not detailed in the article. This move indicates a significant shift in the company's operational approach as it navigates post-pandemic challenges.

The Home Depot, Inc. cut 800 jobs affecting its corporate team as of January 30, 2026.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 465,000 people The Home Depot, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 20 layoff events at The Home Depot, Inc. since March 2023, affecting a combined 8,161 employees.

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The Home Depot, Inc.HD
Consumer Cyclical · 465,000 employees
20
EVENTS TRACKED
12K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 29, 2026LAST UPDATED FEB 2, 2026