GM Cutting Hundreds of IT Jobs as Corporate Layoffs Expand Beyond Tech Sector
General Motors plans to cut approximately 500 to 600 jobs from its information technology division, according to Bloomberg reporting cited Monday by The Detroit News and other outlets.
The reductions are expected to affect white-collar and technology-focused roles as the automaker continues broader restructuring efforts tied to efficiency, software investment, and long-term cost management.
The reported cuts come during a wider national shift in the labor market where layoffs are increasingly affecting professional and administrative workers rather than only factory or hourly positions. Since 2023, companies across technology, finance, consulting, logistics, and manufacturing have reduced white-collar staffing while continuing to invest in automation and artificial intelligence systems.
For GM, the move reflects mounting pressure facing large manufacturers as they balance electric vehicle investment, software development, and shareholder demands for profitability. Legacy automakers have been aggressively reshaping operations to compete with newer EV-focused companies and evolving digital platforms.
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Economists have warned that headline employment numbers may not fully capture weakness developing in portions of the white-collar economy. Hiring for corporate technology, recruiting, marketing, and administrative positions has slowed significantly compared with the post-pandemic expansion period.
The layoffs also highlight growing worker concerns about the long-term effect of AI and automation on professional jobs. Many corporations are increasingly using software tools to streamline internal operations and reduce labor costs in areas once considered relatively stable middle-class career paths.
GM had not publicly released detailed information Monday about which teams or locations would be most affected.
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