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USC Layoffs Exceed 900 Employees Amid Fiscal Crisis

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
900
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jul 1, 2023
900 OF 40,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The University of Southern California (USC) has laid off over 900 employees since July due to a challenging fiscal crisis. This significant workforce reduction reflects the institution's efforts to address financial difficulties. The layoffs have affected various departments across the university, highlighting the impact of budget constraints on operations. USC's leadership has indicated that these cuts are necessary to stabilize the institution's financial health amid ongoing challenges.

University of Southern California cut 900 jobs as of July 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.3% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

University of Southern California cut 900 jobs on July 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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University of Southern California
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47
EVENTS TRACKED
9,020
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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