Layoff Report

Dec 2024 Layoff - What's the story?

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·19d ago·1 comments

Just saw a WARN notice mentioning Intuitive Surgical and a layoff affecting 157 employees on December 11, 2024. This feels a bit more concrete than the usual rumors. Can anyone who was impacted or knows someone who was share more details? Was it a specific department or more widespread? Any heads-up given, or was it out of the blue? Trying to understand the scope and if there's any pattern here. It's always tough to hear about layoffs, especially at a company that's been a leader in its field. Any insights into the reasons behind it would be appreciated, even if it's just speculation from your corner of the company.

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·19d ago

Heard about this too, and it's definitely concerning given ISRG's usual strong performance. 157 employees is a significant number. If it was a specific department, that might point to a strategic shift or a project ending. If it was more widespread, it could indicate broader market pressures or internal restructuring. It's tough when these things happen without much clear communication, leaving people guessing. Hoping those affected land on their feet quickly.