"The layoffs affected positions at the home improvement chain's store support center near Atlanta, a company spokesperson told Business Insider. "We're simplifying our corporate operations to better support our stores and our customers," the spokesperson said. "Our goal is to drive greater agility and position the company to move faster and stay even more closely connected with our frontline associates." Home Depot is offering affected employees separation packages and other support, the spokesperson added."
"Home Depot is offering affected employees separation packages and other support, the spokesperson added. Those employees still with the company will have to return to Home Depot's corporate offices five days a week starting the week of April 6, the spokesperson said. Currently, the company's employees must report to the office four days a week, Monday through Thursday. The retailer reported a slowdown in demand last fall as middle-class shoppers pulled back on big home renovation projects."
Home Depot laid off around 800 corporate employees, affecting roles at its store support center near Atlanta. The company offered affected employees separation packages and other support. Remaining corporate employees must return to Home Depot’s corporate offices five days a week starting the week of April 6; previously employees reported to the office four days a week, Monday through Thursday. The retailer reported a slowdown in demand last fall as middle-class shoppers pulled back on big home renovation projects. Home Depot joins several major companies announcing layoffs in 2026 amid broader cost-cutting across retail and tech.
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