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JPMorgan Chase & Co., the U.S. banking titan, is poised to reduce its workforce by approximately 500 employees, impacting several business sectors across the firm. This sweeping move isn't indiscriminate, however; tech and operations divisions are bracing for a more pronounced impact as they bear the brunt of this strategic streamlining.
Times of India noted that with this decision, JP Morgan Chase & Co. would be the latest major company to join the list of ongoing tech layoffs across the United States. The other business units that are set to lose some employees include the bank's consumer, asset and wealth management, and commercial banking.
It was reported that a source from JPMorgan revealed that the company is reducing its workforce and will also terminate about 1,000 staff of First Republic Bank, which it acquired earlier this month.
Moreover, it was explained that just like other financial companies, JPMorgan also conducts reviews, and these regular job cuts throughout the year are normal. The reviews are done for the company to continue improving its business.
As a result, some workers are let go, and the bank hires new workers for business areas that need improvements. In fact, JPMorgan Chase recently posted over 13,000 job openings, even if it already employs almost 300,000 worldwide.
In any case, JPMorgan Chase's latest job cuts come not long after it was reported that it would lay off 1,000 employees from its First Republic Bank subsidiary. As per BBC News, the company will compensate the affected employees.
They will still receive their pay and benefits for 60 days plus a package with a lump sum payment and other applicable perks. JPMorgan Chase also assured that it would provide assistance so they can find new jobs within or outside of the company.
"Since our acquisition of First Republic on May 1, we've been transparent with their employees and kept our promise to update them on their employment status within 30 days," the bank's spokesman said in a statement. "We recognize that they have been under stress and uncertainty since March and hope that today will bring clarity and closure," the spokesperson added.
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