Apple has made a significant move in its post-pandemic restructuring efforts, as the tech giant announced the layoff of more than 600 employees in California. This marks Apple’s first major wave of job cuts since the pandemic’s onset, aligning with broader industry trends towards consolidation.

According to reports filed under the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), 614 workers across multiple offices in Santa Clara received notifications on March 28 regarding their job status. The layoffs are slated to take effect on May 27. Despite the clarity on the number of affected employees, details regarding specific departments or projects remain undisclosed.

Apple has yet to provide a comment on the matter.The decision to downsize comes amidst a period of industry-wide restructuring, with other tech giants also implementing workforce reductions. While Apple had notably refrained from significant layoffs during the pandemic, recent trends indicate a shift towards cost-cutting strategies as growth rates moderate.

In a regulatory filing, Apple disclosed a total of approximately 161,000 full-time equivalent employees. This move follows similar actions by companies like Amazon, Electronic Arts, Sony, Cisco Systems, and Snap Inc., which have all announced layoffs in recent months.

As the tech industry navigates evolving market dynamics, the repercussions of these workforce adjustments underscore the ongoing challenges and transformations within the sector.