General Motors Announces Workforce Reduction Amid Cost-Cutting Measures
General Motors (GM) has eliminated more than 200 salaried positions, primarily in Computer-Aided Design and engineering roles at its Detroit technology campus. The MOVE follows strong quarterly earnings that boosted the automaker's stock, with management framing the layoffs as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance profitability.
The cuts arrive alongside a wave of corporate workforce reductions, with Meta Platforms trimming 600 AI roles and Target slashing 1,800 positions—its deepest cut in ten years. GM's restructuring focuses on consolidating Core architectural design capabilities, sacrificing specialized CAD execution roles in the process.
Despite the workforce reduction, GM maintains positive momentum after raising 2025 guidance. The disconnect between financial performance and employment cuts reflects broader corporate strategies prioritizing operational efficiency amid economic uncertainty.
