In a major workforce shake-up, IBM is reportedly set to lay off up to 9,000 employees across multiple locations in the United States as part of an extensive corporate restructuring. While the company has yet to confirm the exact figures, reports suggest that IBM’s Cloud Classic division will be among the hardest hit, with nearly a quarter of its workforce facing job cuts.
Who’s Affected?
According to sources, the layoffs impact employees across consulting, corporate social responsibility initiatives, cloud infrastructure, sales, and internal IT teams under IBM’s Chief Information Officer. Offices in Raleigh (North Carolina), New York (city and state), Dallas (Texas), and California are among the locations where affected employees have already been notified.
Internally, IBM refers to this restructuring as a “resource action”, a term employees have come to associate with job cuts.
New Workplace Policies for Those Staying
For employees who remain at IBM in the US, workplace policies are changing. From late April, those not affected by layoffs have been asked to return to the office at least three days a week. To ensure compliance, badge swipes are reportedly being monitored. While medical exemptions are technically allowed, reports suggest management discourages them.
What’s Next?
IBM has not made an official statement on the total number of layoffs or the full scope of its restructuring. However, insiders indicate that this is part of a larger global workforce realignment aimed at cost-cutting and operational efficiency.
As the tech industry navigates uncertain times, IBM’s move reflects the broader trend of companies streamlining their operations—but at what cost?
