IBM has filed 2 WARN notices across 2 states, affecting 134 workers. Most activity is in Santa Clara and Coppell. Filing dates range from Jul 2, 2025 through Nov 4, 2025. Santa Clara accounts for 56% of affected workers.
IBM (International Business Machines) is a technology and consulting company founded in 1911, headquartered in Armonk, New York. Once the dominant force in mainframe computing, IBM now focuses on hybrid cloud, AI (through its watsonx platform), consulting, and enterprise software. The company employs roughly 280,000 people worldwide.
IBM has been reducing its workforce for over a decade through a mix of layoffs, attrition, and strategic divestitures. The company spun off its managed infrastructure services division as Kyndryl in 2021, moving roughly 90,000 employees to the new company. Beyond that separation, IBM has conducted annual workforce rebalancing that typically eliminates several thousand positions while hiring in growth areas. The company does not always disclose specific numbers, but WARN filings from IBM appear regularly across multiple states.
IBM missed several major technology transitions, including the shift to consumer internet, mobile computing, and public cloud. The company sold its PC division to Lenovo in 2005 and its x86 server business in 2014. Its $34 billion acquisition of Red Hat in 2019 was the largest in company history and represented a bet on hybrid cloud. The move repositioned IBM around open-source enterprise infrastructure, but growth has remained slower than competitors.
IBM is investing in AI through its watsonx platform and consulting services. The company has stated that it expects to pause hiring for back-office roles that could be replaced by AI, estimating roughly 7,800 positions over several years. Consulting revenue growth remains tied to client demand for AI implementation services.
Last reviewed 2026-04-15| Location | State | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara 555 Bailey Avenue San Jose CA 95141 |
CA | Layoff | 75 | 2025-01-05 | 2025-11-04 |
| Coppell | TX | 59 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-07-02 |
If you received a layoff notice from IBM, the WARN Act requires your employer to provide 60 days advance written notice before a mass layoff or plant closing. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. File for unemployment insurance with your state workforce agency as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling and retraining vouchers. These programs exist for exactly this situation.
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All data on this site is sourced from official WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.
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