Splunk: 825 jobs cut
Splunk conducted multiple layoff rounds in 2023, cutting approximately 4% of workforce (325 employees) in February and 7% (500-560 employees) in November ahead of its Cisco acquisition. The company stated these cuts were due to market conditions and organizational alignment rather than AI automation. Most affected employees were in North America, with the company providing severance packages and job placement resources.
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Core Estimate
41
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124
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Splunk Layoffs After Cisco Acquisition: Employee Guide
Splunk Layoffs After Cisco Acquisition: Employee Guide Quick Summary Splunk carried out multiple workforce reductions in 2023, including a 4% cut early in the year and a 7% reduction announced in November ahead of its Cisco acquisition. Leadership stated these moves addressed market conditions and organizational alignment rather than the deal itself. The Cisco acquisition closed and some former Splunk employees describe a positive transition with strong support for career and family needs. Sp