GM Cuts 500-600 IT Salaried Positions Globally as Part of Transformation

General Motors began laying off hundreds of salaried employees in its information technology operations on Monday. The global reductions will impact about 500 to 600 employees, largely in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan, according to a person familiar with the plans. GM confirmed the cuts, which were first reported by Bloomberg News.

"GM is transforming its Information Technology organization to better position the company for the future. As part of that work, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles globally. We are grateful for the contributions of the employees affected and are committed to supporting them through this transition," the automaker said in an emailed statement.

The Detroit-based company reported employing about 68,000 salaried workers globally as of the end of last year. U.S. as of the end of last year.

Despite the cuts, GM still is hiring IT workers. The company has 82 open IT positions that include positions working in artificial intelligence, motorsports and autonomous vehicles, according to the automaker's careers website. " The company has routinely re-evaluated its salaried workforce in recent years based on expected needs and skill sets.

Com reported that the reductions began Monday and will largely impact employees in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan. The global nature of the layoffs reflects GM's broader effort to reevaluate its workforce needs and cut costs.