What’s happening at General Motors?

General Motors (GM) is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees globally, primarily in its Software and Services division, including a “small percentage” of employees at its Canadian Technical Center.

Jennifer Wright, executive director of communications at General Motors Canada, says more than 1,200 engineers will continue to work at the centre after the layoff. GM wouldn’t specify the number of Canadian workers cut. The company says it is prioritizing investments that will have the greatest impact.

Approximately 600 of these layoffs are occurring at GM’s tech campus near Detroit, Michigan. The layoffs follow leadership changes in the division, including the departure of former Apple executive Mike Abbott in March.

Official statements and context

Following Abbott’s departure, Baris Cetinok and Dave Richardson have taken leadership roles within the division, focusing on software roadmap design, engineering, and advanced driver-assistance systems.

• GM’s decision is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and prioritize investments.
• A GM spokesperson stated, “As we build GM’s future, we must simplify for speed and excellence, make bold choices, and prioritize the investments that will have the greatest impact,” and “As a result, we’re reducing certain teams within the Software and Services organization. We are grateful to those who helped establish a strong foundation that positions GM to lead moving forward.”
• The layoffs...

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