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Verizon Communications Inc. Announces Job Cuts Amid Outage Issues

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
700
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.7%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
700 OF 101,200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Department affected: various departments.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. has laid off approximately 700 employees as part of a restructuring effort following recent service outages. The layoffs, which occurred in early October 2023, are aimed at streamlining operations and addressing ongoing challenges in service delivery. The company has faced criticism over its network reliability, prompting these workforce reductions to enhance efficiency. This move reflects Verizon's commitment to improving customer service and operational performance in a competitive telecommunications market.

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 700 jobs affecting its various departments team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.7% of the 101,200 people Verizon Communications Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 29 layoff events at Verizon Communications Inc. since September 2023, affecting a combined 53,161 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 700 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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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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