US EditionIBM to cut thousands of jobs in fourth quarter amid software focus
IBM plans to cut a low single-digit percentage of its 270,000 global workforce in Q4 2025 to prioritize AI consulting, software, and cloud services growth.
- On Nov 4, International Business Machines announced it will cut thousands of roles this quarter, Bloomberg News reported, with the company saying the action will affect a low single-digit percentage of its global workforce.
- Under CEO Arvind Krishna, IBM has doubled down on software via Red Hat and framed cuts as a strategic shift toward AI consulting and higher-growth software services.
- The company is issuing Resource Action notifications that give staff 30 days to find another position or be let go, with cuts ranging from 2,700 to 5,400 roles.
- While some U.S. roles may be affected, IBM said its U.S. workforce will remain broadly flat year over year despite Nov 4 stock reaction down nearly 2%.
- IBM's move mirrors other tech firms that cut jobs recently as they invest in AI, while IBM lists 2,840 openings in India and 376 in the U.S., showing talent reshuffling.
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