GM layoffs: Engineers fired on Microsoft Teams; Says it's business, not you

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TOI TECH DESKOctober 26, 2025 at 08:57 AM

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General Motors laid off over 200 salaried employees, mainly Computer-Aided Design (CAD) engineers, at its global tech campus in Warren, Michigan, on Friday morning via Microsoft Teams calls. The layoffs are part of GM's restructuring efforts to enhance profitability and focus on core design capabilities within the engineering division. Despite these cuts, GM recently reported strong third-quarter earnings, leading to a 15% stock surge and an increased financial outlook for 2025. The company has reduced its U.S. salaried workforce from 53,000 in 2023 to 50,000 by the end of last year.

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