11,000 Dell Employees Laid off in 2026 as Company Adapts AI
Dell Technologies has reduced its workforce by roughly 10% in 2026, reflecting continued cost-cutting efforts and a cautious approach to hiring. Dell employed around 97,000 people as of January 31, 2026, down from approximately 1,08,000 employees a year earlier. The decline of about 11,000 roles comes after a similar reduction in fiscal 2025, indicating that the downsizing is part of a broader, multi-year restructuring strategy rather than a one-off round of layoffs.
