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Bloomberg reports that Apple has so far avoided the massive job cuts at rivals such as Microsoft and Google, but will eventually cut some roles.
The number of heads eliminated is believed to be relatively low, with the company’s “corporate retail team” focused on workers responsible for “constructing and maintaining” Apple’s retail stores and other physical facilities. I’m in
In a memo to employees, the company said the move was actually aimed at improving store upkeep. I told them I could reapply for the role. Those who weren’t accepted for the new role would receive 4 months of severance pay.
Apple has been making changes to cut costs since last year, but has so far avoided layoffs, even as the tech giant cut thousands of jobs. It’s unusual for Apple to lay off employees, but the numbers here don’t compare to those of other companies in the industry. For comparison, Amazon laid off 27,000, Meta 21,000, Microsoft 10,000, and Google 10,000.
Overall, Apple’s global workforce has grown by tens of thousands over the past five years. The last major layoff was when it laid off about 200 people working on its troubled autonomous vehicle project, Project Titan.
However, Apple is frustrating its employees in other ways. According to many reports, its leadership is actively cracking down on remote work. CEO Tim Cook has said collaboration within the office is a cornerstone of Apple’s work culture, but as lockdowns caused by the 2020 and 2021 pandemics weaken, many employees will likely return to the office. resisted.
Since then, Apple has tracked employee badge records and issued tiered warnings to employees who do not show up to the mandated office. 3 days a week.
