Berkshire Hathaway

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About Berkshire Hathaway

A conglomerate holding company

CEO: Warren Buffett

Year Established: 1839

Last Year's Revenue (in billions): $280.45

Stock Symbol: BRK.A

Headquarters Location: Omaha, NE

*As of 2023-11-20

Recent Layoff Information
Total Employees Employees Laid Off (Estimated Yearly Total[1]) Date of Last Layoff
382,000 2,000 September 2023
Total Employees 382,000
Employees Laid Off (Estimated Yearly Total[1]) 2,000
Date of Last Layoff September 2023
Layoffs This Year
Layoffs Past 5 Years
Compared to All Companies

Note: Amazon and Walmart data ommited due to size.

Compared to All Companies as a Percentage (layoffs/employees)

Note: Amazon and Walmart data ommited due to size.

Compared to Sector
Compared to Sector As a Percentage (layoffs/employees)
Are More Layoffs Expected?

It is difficult to say with certainty whether Berkshire Hathaway will lay off more employees in 2024.

The company has not made any official statements regarding future layoffs, and its decision will likely depend on a variety of factors, including the overall economic climate, the company's financial performance, and the competitive landscape in each of its industries.

Reason for Layoffs

Berkshire Hathaway recently laid off employees due to a combination of factors, including the ongoing economic slowdown, rising costs, and increased competition.

Economic Slowdown

The global economy has been facing a slowdown in recent months, with many businesses struggling to maintain profitability. Berkshire Hathaway is not immune to these challenges, and the company has been looking for ways to cut costs. Layoffs are one way to achieve this goal.

Rising Costs

Berkshire Hathaway is a large conglomerate with a wide range of businesses, and the company is facing rising costs for labor, materials, and other expenses. The company is trying to offset these costs by raising prices and reducing expenses. Layoffs are one way to reduce expenses.

Increased Competition

Berkshire Hathaway is facing increasing competition from other companies in many of its industries. The company is trying to remain competitive by reducing costs, improving efficiency, and investing in innovation. Layoffs can be a way to reduce costs in the short term.

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[1]Layoff totals are the totals over the past year and not most recent round of layoffs. Totals will not be exact as it is not possible to track at that level of detail in real time. All information is gathered from SEC filings, WARN notices, news articles, social media posts, and users who post on our site. Layoffinsider uses various ai tools to help gather the data which is then reviewed by humans and cross checked for validity. If you suspect there is incorrect data then please reach out to us for prompt investigation. We want to be the number one trusted source for tracking layoffs.

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