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Home Depot Lays Off Hundreds of Remote Workers

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 29, 2026
300 OF 465,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: remote jobs.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Home Depot, Inc. has recently laid off approximately 300 employees, primarily affecting remote positions. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments to its workforce in response to changing operational needs. The layoffs are part of a broader trend within the retail sector as companies reassess their staffing in light of evolving market conditions. While specific reasons for the layoffs were not detailed, the move indicates a strategic shift in how the company is managing its remote workforce. The layoffs have raised concerns about the future of remote work at Home Depot and its impact on employee morale.

The Home Depot, Inc. cut 300 jobs affecting its remote jobs team as of January 29, 2026.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 465,000 people The Home Depot, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 19 layoff events at The Home Depot, Inc. since March 2023, including 797 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 18 additional events known from news reporting.

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The Home Depot, Inc.HD
Consumer Discretionary · 465,000 employees
19
EVENTS TRACKED
797
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED JAN 29, 2026LAST UPDATED JAN 30, 2026