Blue Origin Announces 10% Workforce Reduction Post-New Glenn Launch
Blue Origin will cut 10% of its workforce, impacting about 1,000 employees, following the successful launch of its New Glenn rocket.
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Much of the workforce reduction was due to excessive management built up over the last few years.
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But some employees believe morale and the company’s culture has suffered amid Limp’s push for speed.
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This week's move comes a month after the debut of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, which reached orbit on its first try.
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However, the company secured a high-profile victory last month with the successful launch of its New Glenn rocket after several delays.
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With that growth came more bureaucracy and less focus than we needed.
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Summary
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' aerospace company, is reducing its workforce by 10%, affecting about 1,000 employees, shortly after its New Glenn rocket's successful orbital debut. CEO Dave Limp highlighted that rapid expansion led to increased bureaucracy, prompting the layoffs aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency and launch frequency. The cuts will primarily impact engineering, R&D, and management roles. Despite the reductions, Blue Origin intends to recruit for critical positions and remains committed to NASA contracts, with plans to ramp up operations and support lunar missions. Limp expressed optimism for the company's future and ongoing investments.
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