GM IT Department Laid Off 500-600 Employees for Transformation

Published: May 12, 2026 13:12

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[General Motors Launches IT Department Overhaul, Laying Off Hundreds of White-Collar Employees] General Motors plans to cut hundreds of salaried white-collar employees in its information technology department to reduce costs and make room for talent with skills in other technology areas. People familiar with the matter revealed that the layoffs affected approximately "500 to 600" people, adding that company management began issuing notices to affected employees on the morning of May 11. In response to an inquiry from Bloomberg News, General Motors confirmed that it was carrying out layoffs in some positions. In a statement, General Motors said the layoffs stemmed from a transformation and restructuring of its information technology department, aimed at optimizing the company's overall strategic positioning for the future.

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