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USC Norris Faces Significant Layoffs Amid Budget Cuts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
150
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
150 OF 40,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The University of Southern California (Norris) has announced significant layoffs, affecting approximately 150 employees due to budget cuts. This decision comes as the institution grapples with financial challenges, leading to a substantial increase in the layoff count compared to previous reductions. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to manage costs and ensure the university's financial stability moving forward. The affected employees were notified in early October 2023, marking a critical moment for the Norris division as it seeks to navigate these difficult circumstances.

University of Southern California cut 150 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% 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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