The General Motors logo is seen during an event on January 25, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. – General Motors will create 4,000 new jobs and retain 1,000 jobs, and significantly increase battery and electric truck manufacturing capabilities.
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Detroit- General Motors According to CNBC, the company will lay off more than 1,000 salaried employees in its software and services divisions globally following a review to streamline operations in the division.
The layoffs, which include about 600 jobs at GM’s technology campus near Detroit, come less than six months after a leadership change in operating operations that included former top executives. Apple executive Mike Abbott He left the automaker in March after less than a year due to health reasons.
“As we build GM’s future, we must streamline processes for speed and excellence, make bold choices, and prioritize investments that will have the greatest impact,” a GM spokesman said in an emailed statement. “So, We are reducing the number of teams within our software and services organizations and we are grateful to those who have helped build the strong foundation that will enable GM to lead into the future.”
GM declined to disclose the full number of layoffs, but a source familiar with the matter declined to be named because the information is private., More than 1,000 salaried employees were confirmed to be laid off, including 600 in Warren, Michigan. Affected employees were notified Monday morning.
The layoffs represent approximately 1.3% of the company’s global workforce 76,000 salaried workforce As of the end of last year. That includes about 53,000 U.S. salaried employees.
Cut as follows Automakers try to cut costs In many cases, headcount has also been reduced as they worry about an industry downturn and as they spend billions on emerging markets such as all-electric vehicles and so-called software-defined vehicles.
Software, and specifically monetization, has been a major focus for automakers including General Motors as it looks to boost profits through recurring revenue opportunities such as subscriptions.
The Software & Services segment spans across the automaker’s gamut, including emerging areas such as infotainment, the OnStar brand and subscriptions and other vehicle features and developments.
Two senior GM executives— Barris Setinock and Dave Richardson — Succeeding Abbott, who was named GM’s first executive vice president of software in May 2023.
Cetinok is a senior software executive serving as senior vice president of software and services product management, project management and design. He oversees the teams responsible for designing GM’s software roadmap and its software program development, release and improvement processes.
Richardson is senior vice president of software and services engineering at General Motors, responsible for leading software engineering, including embedded platforms, digital products, commercial solutions and advanced driver assistance systems such as GM Super Cruise.
