Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Verizon Announces Major Job Cuts to Streamline Operations
Verizon, a big phone company, is firing more than 13,000 workers to make their business simpler and better for customers.
This is the most jobs they've ever cut at once.
They're also changing some of their stores and reducing other costs.
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees
The job cuts aim to simplify operations and improve customer experience
This is the largest-ever round of layoffs at the company
Verizon will also reduce outsourced and other outside labor expenses
The company will convert 179 corporate-owned retail stores into franchised operations and close one store
- Who
- Verizon, a telecommunications company
- What
- Announced major job cuts and operational changes
- When
- Thursday, as reported by The Associated Press and The Wall Street Journal
- Where
- Across Verizon's workforce and operations
- Why
- To simplify operations, improve customer experience, and reduce costs
Employee Advocates
Verizon Management
Job Losses
Employee Advocates
Concerned about the impact on employees and their families
Verizon Management
Necessary for the company's future and to improve customer experience
- Number of jobs cut
- More than 13,000
- Store changes
- 179 corporate-owned retail stores converted to franchised operations, 1 store closed
