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USC Lays Off Nearly 300 Employees Across Campuses

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 40,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The University of Southern California (Keck) has laid off nearly 300 employees across its campuses. This decision reflects ongoing efforts to manage budget constraints and operational efficiency. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to address financial challenges faced by the university. The affected employees were notified in early October 2023, marking a significant reduction in workforce as USC navigates its financial landscape. The university aims to stabilize its operations while continuing to provide quality education and services.

University of Southern California cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.8% of the 40,000 people University of Southern California employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 47 layoff events at University of Southern California since July 2023, affecting a combined 8,120 employees.

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University of Southern California
Consumer Discretionary · 40,000 employees
47
EVENTS TRACKED
9,020
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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