Tesla will not do layoffs and will increase headcount

Tesla will not do layoffs and will increase headcount | we're not planning any like layoffs or reductions in personnel. In fact, we will increase our headcount.

we're not planning any like layoffs or reductions in personnel. In fact, we will increase our headcount.

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      "source": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/03/teslas-texas-factory-workforce-reportedly-shrunk-22-in-2025/",
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