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Western Digital Layoffs

May 2023

Western Digital announced a layoff affecting 60 employees (7% of its workforce) in May 2023. The company operates in the Hardware sector.

Share:
People Affected

60

Percentage

7%

Announced Date

May 24, 2023

Company Information

Industry
Hardware
Country
US
Region
SF Bay Area
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

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.

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