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Tesla Announces Workforce Reduction
Tesla recently disclosed plans to lay off more than 10% of its workforce, a decision that appears to have caught some employees by surprise. Reports indicate that certain staff members were unaware of the layoffs until they arrived at the company’s facilities and discovered that their key cards were no longer functional.
Information obtained from confidential sources revealed that the job cuts affected various departments within Tesla, including engineers and production associates. As a result of the confusion surrounding the layoffs, there were significant delays as employees queued for up to two hours to gain entry to the automaker’s facilities in Sparks, Nevada, where security personnel conducted badge checks at the entrance.
Security Measures at Tesla’s Facilities
Witnesses reported that security personnel at Tesla’s factory were scanning workers’ badges as they disembarked from shuttle buses transporting them between the site and nearby parking lots. While badge inspections are routine, the practice of scanning them directly was unusual. Employees who had been laid off were identified and escorted back to separate transportation vehicles.
Similar scenarios unfolded at other Tesla locations. Former employees revealed that workers at the Fremont factory were informed by security staff that their employment status had been terminated if their badges failed to grant them access.
Internal Communication and Employee Notifications
Following the layoff announcements, affected employees received emails from CEO Elon Musk, outlining the restructuring decisions. Those directly impacted by the job cuts were sent additional correspondence, informing them that their access to Tesla’s internal systems would soon be revoked. Employees were assured that details regarding their severance packages would be provided within 48 hours.
Excerpts from one email read, “We have completed a comprehensive evaluation of our organization and have regrettably decided to reduce our workforce on a global scale. Consequently, your role has been eliminated as part of this restructuring.”
The day also saw the resignation of two senior executives from Tesla. Drew Baglino, the senior vice president of powertrain and electric engineering, and Rohan Patel, the vice president of public policy and business development, departed from the company, adding to the day’s personnel changes.
Prior to the job cuts, Tesla boasted a global workforce of over 140,000 individuals, reflecting the scale and impact of the recent restructuring efforts.
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