Klarna lays off 700 employees — May 23, 2022
Klarna, a finance company based in Sweden, laid off 700 employees on May 23, 2022. The layoff was reported by this source.
Source: https://www.di.se/digital/sparpaket-pa-klarna-sparkar-10-procent-av-alla-anstallda/
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| Company | Laid off | Date | Industry | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klarna | 100 | September 22, 2022 | Finance | Sweden |
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