Western Digital
🇺🇸 United StatesHardware
Total Affected
522
Total Events
3
Layoff History
6/13/2023US
211
affected
Western Digital laid off 211 employees on 2023-06-13.
5/24/2023US
60
affected
Western Digital, a major hard drive manufacturer, is laying off 60 employees in Israel, representing about 7% of its 800-person workforce in the country. This move, reported on May 24, 2023, marks the company's second round of layoffs in Israel within six months, reflecting broader challenges in the tech industry. The layoffs affect various offices across Israel, including locations in Kfar Saba, Tefen, and Omer. Western Digital had significantly expanded its presence in Israel following its $19 billion acquisition of SanDisk in 2016, which included established R&D operations.
7%
11/22/2022US
251
affected
Western Digital laid off 251 employees on 2022-11-22.