IBM Layoffs
IBM has been implementing global workforce reductions since September 2024, with plans to cut at least 2,700 jobs by the end of 2026, impacting divisions like Red Hat engineering and its Human Resources division. As of July 16, 2026, IBM's global workforce has declined by approximately 2% compared to 2024, with significant layoffs planned or executed across Europe, including an estimated 10,000 jobs in the region. IBM Belgium announced plans in January 2026 to lay off over 10% of its staff, or 57 jobs, as part of a "transformation plan" to boost productivity and control costs. These reductions are driven by cost-cutting measures aimed at achieving an additional $1 billion in free cash flow for 2026 and a strategic shift towards AI-driven restructuring.
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July 2026 — 1 developments
IBM Layoffs Continue With Global Workforce Decline and Red Hat Engineering Impact
IBM's global workforce has declined by approximately 2% compared to 2024, with layoffs occurring in multiple waves since September 2024, impacting divisions like Red Hat engineering. Earlier in January 2026, IBM Belgium announced plans to lay off over 10% of its staff.
June 2026 — 1 developments
IBM Plans Global Workforce Reductions by End of 2026
IBM is planning global workforce reductions by the end of 2026, potentially affecting at least 2,700 jobs. This follows earlier reports of layoffs in specific European countries and a strategic shift in workforce composition.
May 2026 — 1 developments
IBM Plans 10,000 Job Cuts Across Europe Amid Restructuring
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 Union Reports Widespread Layoffs Across Europe, Including Netherlands, Belgium, and 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 targets $1 billion free cash flow increase by 2026 through cost-cutting and 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 plans to cut 57 jobs, over 10% of its workforce
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.
US workforce reductions expected, potentially without severance, following EU layoffs
Similar workforce reductions are expected soon in the US, potentially without severance packages, following recent layoffs in the EU.
November 2025 — 1 developments
IBM announces further layoffs for Q4 2025, impacting 'low single-digit percentage' of workforce
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 Lays Off 8,000 Employees, Citing Automation and AskHR AI Platform
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
IBM reportedly conducts quiet, large-scale layoffs in Cloud division
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 announces layoffs in marketing and communications after CEO's AI job replacement plan
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 announces plans to cut 206 jobs in Belgium
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
IBM under CEO Arvind Krishna announces global job cuts impacting thousands
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 Continues Global Layoffs, Up to 14,000 Jobs Cut
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.