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Rivian Announces Workforce Reduction Amid EV Tax Credit Changes

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is reportedly cutting more than 600 positions, representing approximately 4.5% of its workforce. The layoffs come as the Trump Administration eliminates federal tax credits that had boosted EV sales.

Major Workforce Reduction at Electric Vehicle Maker

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is planning to eliminate more than 600 positions, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider. Sources indicate this represents approximately 4.5% of the company’s 15,000-strong workforce and marks one of several rounds of layoffs the automaker has conducted over the past three years.

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Refurbed Secures £44 Million Investment Following Workforce Restructuring

Austrian startup Refurbed has reportedly secured £44 million in new funding just eight months after reducing its workforce by 20%. The company, which operates a marketplace for refurbished electronics, plans to use the capital to expand into the UK market following recent profitability achievements.

Funding Round Details

Austrian startup Refurbed has reportedly raised £44 million in a recent funding round, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investment comes approximately eight months after the company implemented significant workforce reductions, cutting 20% of its staff earlier this year.