Group 1 - Panasonic plans to cut 10,000 jobs, representing about 4% of its workforce of nearly 230,000, with 5,000 roles in Japan and 5,000 overseas [1][2] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency by reviewing sales and indirect departments, and optimizing personnel globally [2] - The job cuts are expected to incur costs of nearly $900 million and will be implemented within the current financial year ending in March 2026 [2] Group 2 - Panasonic shares increased by 2% in Tokyo following the announcement [3] - The company is looking to reduce its dependence on China for electric vehicle batteries, with plans to minimize Chinese supply in the future [3] - In 2022, Panasonic adopted a four-day workweek in Japan to improve employee well-being and reduce overwork-related health issues [3][4]
Panasonic is cutting 10,000 jobs in a bid to boost efficiency