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UBS Misses Workforce Reduction Goals After Credit Suisse Acquisition

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
3,500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
3,500 OF 73,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Switzerland.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

UBS Group has announced that it will not meet its workforce reduction goals following the acquisition of Credit Suisse. The company had aimed to cut 5,000 jobs but has only managed to reduce its workforce by 1,500 employees so far. This shortfall comes as UBS integrates Credit Suisse's operations and faces challenges in streamlining its workforce. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs. UBS is currently navigating the complexities of merging two large financial institutions, which has impacted its ability to achieve the planned reductions.

UBS cut 3,500 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 4.8% of the 73,000 people UBS employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 25 layoff events at UBS since October 2023, affecting a combined 18,077 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

UBS cut 3,500 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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EVENTS TRACKED
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