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Voluntary' Layoffs and 'Proper' Layoffs at IBM This Year

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 12, 2026,
updated Aug 12, 2026

Months ago: IBM Has Already Admitted 2026 Mass Layoffs (in 4Q Earnings Call)

On IBM's "next step", a 'voluntary' layoffs scheme that came into effect [1, 2], "Microsoft is doing something similar," somebody has just noted, the context being PIPs and worse. In more recent hours someone said that 'proper' layoffs have been going on as well:

IBM is the best workplace in the industry. Being handsomely paid a sizeable salary, bonuses and RSUs. Preparing and presenting some slides, once a week.

When will IBM management confess that 15% of staff is already marked for potential removal? █

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