Washington Post to lay off 4% of its staff

The Washington Post is cutting about four percent of its workforce on the business side of the company, a spokesperson for the newspaper confirmed on Tuesday.

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  1. Jan 6, 2025Washington Post expected to lay off dozens of staffers in coming week – report
  2. Jan 7, 2025Washington Post begins layoffs, cutting 4 percent of workforce

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Last development · Jan 7, 2025 — Washington Post begins layoffs, cutting 4 percent of workforce

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New York TimesLean Left· 630d ago

Washington Post Lays Off 4 Percent of Its Work Force

CNNLean Left· 630d ago· ran in 2 outlets

The Washington Post lays off roughly 100 staffers as star journalists exit

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KVIA El PasoCenter· 630d ago· ran in 2 outlets

The Washington Post lays off roughly 100 staffers as star journalists exit

WHDH BostonLean Left· 630d ago

The Washington Post lays off roughly 100 staffers as star journalists exit - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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FOX BusinessLean Right· 630d ago

Washington Post begins layoffs, cutting 4 percent of workforce

Washington TimesLean Right· 630d ago

Washington Post to lay off 4% of its staff

New York PostLean Right· 630d ago

Washington Post lays off 4% of workforce as turmoil engulfs Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper

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DeadlineLean Left· 630d ago

The Washington Post Announces Layoffs Impacting About 4% Of Staff

The GuardianLean Left· 631d ago

Washington Post expected to lay off dozens of staffers in coming week – report

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