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Verizon Cuts 15,000 Jobs in Historic Layoff

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
15,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~15%
15,000 OF 101,200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Verizon has announced plans to cut 15,000 jobs, marking the largest layoff in the company's history. This decision reflects the company's efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs. While specific details regarding the locations and departments affected have not been disclosed, this significant workforce reduction underscores the challenges Verizon is facing in a competitive industry. The company aims to implement these changes in the coming months as it seeks to stabilize its financial performance.

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 15,000 jobs.

That is roughly 14.8% 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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Verizon Communications Inc.VZ
Communication Services · 101,200 employees
29
EVENTS TRACKED
168K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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