Flexport to lay off 20% of workforce, second cut in months
Flexport is reportedly planning to eliminate nearly 20 per cent of its total workforce.
What’s happening at Flexport?
According to a report by The Information, Flexport could begin cutting jobs “in the coming weeks.”
News outlets, including TechCrunch and Reuters, reached out to the San Francisco-based logistics provider for more information.
Liyan Chen, head of communications for the company, declined to comment on the report in an email to TechCrunch.
The potential reduction comes just months after Flexport laid off hundreds of employees in October.
Impact on Canadian staff
It remains unclear if Canadian employees will be affected by a fresh round of layoffs at Flexport.
According to the company’s LinkedIn page, it has more than 80 workers in the country.
If you’re a non-unionized employee, check out our Flexport Layoffs guide.
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