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Layoff Timeline
December 2025
Reason: Planned cuts of a few thousand non-client-facing roles over 18-24 months; AI and automation
November 2025
Reason: Automated non-client-facing work with AI; routine tasks replaced
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Planned cuts of a few thousand non-client-facing roles over 18-24 months; AI and automation
Automated non-client-facing work with AI; routine tasks replaced
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