C. H. Robinson Worldwide layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring C. H. Robinson Worldwide reported in its annual reports, 2023 to 2025, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from 15,246 to 11,855.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2023 | 15,246 | As of December 31, 2023 |
| 10-K for 2024 | 13,781 | December 31, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | 11,855 | December 31, 2025 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryContinued the 2022 Restructuring Program, recording additional charges mainly for workforce reductions to align the workforce with digital transformation and productivity initiatives.
Word for word“In 2023, we recognized additional restructuring charges of $ 17.5 million, primarily related to workforce reductions.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryRecorded severance and related expenses under the 2022 Restructuring Program, with severance installments still accrued at year end.
Word for word“Operating expenses in 2023 also included $18.4 million of severance and related expenses primarily related to our 2022 Restructuring Program and $19.6 million of other SG&A expenses related to exit and disposal costs including asset impairments from our South American Restructuring Program.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryAnnounced the South American Restructuring Program to divest operations in Argentina, including workforce reductions.
Word for word“We recognized $ 21.2 million of net restructuring charges related to our South American Restructuring Program as presented below (in thousands):” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryRecorded severance and other personnel expenses under the South American Restructuring Program.
Word for word“Severance and other personnel expenses (1) $ 2,237 Loss on disposal and exit activities including asset impairments (2) 18,328 Other miscellaneous expenses (3) 1,420 Income tax benefits (4) ( 795 ) Total $ 21,190” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryAnnounced a 2024 Restructuring Program to reduce cost structure, including a reduction in workforce, optimizing management hierarchy, and facilities consolidation.
Word for word“In 2024, we recognized restructuring charges of $ 45.7 million primarily related to workforce reductions, an impairment of internally developed software, and charges related to reducing our facilities footprint including early termination or abandonment of office buildings under operating leases.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRecorded severance and related personnel expenses under the 2024 Restructuring Program.
Word for word“In addition to the above, our personnel expenses for 2024 included $24.1 million of severance and related personnel expenses related to our 2024 Restructuring Program.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryCompleted the 2022 Restructuring Program, which involved organizational changes and severance.
Word for word“Our personnel expenses for 2023 included $18.4 million of severance and related expenses related to our 2022 Restructuring Program.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryReported a workforce-reduction-related restructuring within the 2024 program's personnel expenses that drove lower personnel costs and average headcount.
Word for word“Personnel expenses decreased 0.6 percent to $1.5 billion, primarily due to cost optimization efforts and productivity improvements, partially offset by higher variable compensation and higher restructuring charges related to workforce reductions.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRecorded a facilities footprint restructuring including early termination or abandonment of office buildings under operating leases.
Word for word“Operating lease expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, includes $ 13.0 million of restructuring charges related to rationalization of our facilities footprint including the early termination or abandonment of select office buildings under operating leases.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company started a 2025 restructuring program using automation and AI to improve productivity, with workforce reductions and severance costs, plus facility consolidation.
Word for word“NOTE 14: RESTRUCTURING 2025 Restructuring Program : In the second quarter of 2025, we initiated a new restructuring program (the “2025 Restructuring Program”) aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and achieving cost savings through the adoption of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (“AI”).” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company recorded restructuring charges in 2025, mainly for workforce reductions and related personnel expenses.
Word for word“In 2025, we recognized restructuring charges of $ 30.4 million primarily related to workforce reductions and related personnel expenses.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company expects total restructuring charges for the 2025 program, mainly severance, other personnel costs and lease impairments from facility exits.
Word for word“We expect to incur restructuring charges of $ 50 million to $ 75 million in total over the duration of the 2025 Restructuring Program primarily related to severance and other personnel related costs and impairments related to the early termination or abandonment of facilities under operating leases.” 10-K for 2025
| Fiscal year ended | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-31 | $36.7 million | $2.7 million |
C. H. Robinson Worldwide has filed no restructuring notice (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. Companies file one only for a cut they judge material, so many announced layoffs never appear as one. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from C. H. Robinson Worldwide’s annual reports (10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-02-13. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.