Apple’s first significant post-pandemic downsizing hits California, with over 600 job cuts as part of the company’s broader response to tech industry consolidation.
Reports indicate that on March 28, Apple notified 614 employees across multiple offices of their impending job loss, with the layoffs set to take effect on May 27. The affected workers were spread across eight offices in Santa Clara, as disclosed in filings under the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN). However, specifics regarding the departments or projects impacted remain undisclosed.
As of now, Apple has not responded to requests for comment.
Unlike many tech counterparts that downsized during the past two years, Apple had remained relatively untouched until now. However, with growth slowing down, the company, like others, is now focused on trimming expenses to maintain profitability.
This move from Apple comes amidst similar actions in the industry, with Amazon announcing layoffs in its AWS cloud computing division, Electronic Arts reducing its workforce by about 5%, Sony cutting 900 jobs in its PlayStation division, Cisco Systems planning to lay off over 4,000 employees, and social media giant Snap trimming 10% of its global workforce.