IBM Layoffs in Europe
IBM is reportedly planning to cut approximately 10,000 jobs across Europe, affecting about 20% of its regional staff, as of May 25, 2026, with the UK and Germany expected to be most impacted. As of May 25, 2026: The cuts are intended to reduce costs in its slow-growth services unit ahead of a potential spinoff. The company's union reported widespread layoffs in the Netherlands and Belgium, with alleged plans for 200 layoffs in Italy, following earlier job cuts in Belgium affecting 57 employees. IBM aims to achieve an additional $1 billion in free cash flow for 2026 through these cost-cutting measures, which follow previous layoffs of approximately 8,000 employees in May 2025, predominantly from its Human Resources division due to automation.
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May 2026 — 1 developments
IBM is reportedly planning to cut approximately 10,000 jobs across Europe, which would affect about 20% of its regional staff.
IBM is reportedly planning to cut approximately 10,000 jobs across Europe, which would affect about 20% of its regional staff. The cuts are intended to reduce costs in its slow-growth services unit ahead of a potential spinoff. The UK and Germany are expected to be the most impacted, with planned reductions also in Poland, Slovakia, Italy, and Belgium.
March 2026 — 1 developments
IBM's union has reported widespread layoffs across Europe, with confirmed job cuts in the Netherlands and Belgium, and alleged plans for 200 layoffs in Italy.
IBM's union has reported widespread layoffs across Europe, with confirmed job cuts in the Netherlands and Belgium, and alleged plans for 200 layoffs in Italy. This follows previous indications of mass layoffs and disinvestment from Europe. Some employees are reportedly pushed into early retirement or face-saving resignations.
January 2026 — 3 developments
IBM aims to achieve an additional $1 billion in free cash flow for 2026 through cost-cutting measures, which are reportedly driving the current mass layoffs.
IBM aims to achieve an additional $1 billion in free cash flow for 2026 through cost-cutting measures, which are reportedly driving the current mass layoffs.
IBM Belgium is planning to cut 57 jobs, which represents over 10% of its workforce, as part of a new "transformation plan" aimed at boosting productivity and controlling costs.
IBM Belgium is planning to cut 57 jobs, which represents over 10% of its workforce, as part of a new "transformation plan" aimed at boosting productivity and controlling costs. The company cites the need to remain competitive in the hybrid cloud and AI sectors and plans to relocate some operations.
Similar workforce reductions are expected soon in the US, potentially without severance packages, following recent layoffs in the EU.
Similar workforce reductions are expected soon in the US, potentially without severance packages, following recent layoffs in the EU.
November 2025 — 1 developments
IBM announced further layoff plans for Q4 2025, impacting a 'low single-digit percentage' of its glo…
IBM announced further layoff plans for Q4 2025, impacting a 'low single-digit percentage' of its global workforce, continuing its strategy of AI-driven restructuring and workforce rebalancing.
May 2025 — 1 developments
IBM laid off approximately 8,000 employees, predominantly from its Human Resources division, citing …
IBM laid off approximately 8,000 employees, predominantly from its Human Resources division, citing automation and the implementation of its AskHR AI platform as key drivers for these reductions.
September 2024 — 1 developments
Reports surfaced of quiet, large-scale layoffs primarily affecting the IBM Cloud division, with employees reportedly required to sign non-disclosure agreements.
Reports surfaced of quiet, large-scale layoffs primarily affecting the IBM Cloud division, with employees reportedly required to sign non-disclosure agreements.
March 2024 — 1 developments
IBM announced layoffs within its marketing and communications division, following earlier statements from CEO Arvind Krishna about the company's plan to replace 8,000 jobs with AI.
IBM announced layoffs within its marketing and communications division, following earlier statements from CEO Arvind Krishna about the company's plan to replace 8,000 jobs with AI.
November 2020 — 1 developments
IBM revealed plans to cut nearly a fifth of its workforce in Belgium, amounting to 206 people, as part of a broader restructuring plan and ahead of the company's announced split.
IBM revealed plans to cut nearly a fifth of its workforce in Belgium, amounting to 206 people, as part of a broader restructuring plan and ahead of the company's announced split.
May 2020 — 1 developments
Under new CEO Arvind Krishna, IBM announced unspecified global job cuts, with reports suggesting tho…
Under new CEO Arvind Krishna, IBM announced unspecified global job cuts, with reports suggesting thousands of employees were impacted, particularly within its Global Technology Services (GTS) and Watson AI units.
May 2016 — 1 developments
IBM continued global layoffs, with reports indicating up to 14,000 job cuts for the year, affecting …
IBM continued global layoffs, with reports indicating up to 14,000 job cuts for the year, affecting even growth areas like Watson and analytics, signifying ongoing company-wide restructuring.