Comparing the 2026 layoffs at Nestlé (16,000 jobs) and Heineken (6,000 jobs). Nestlé cut more people, Heineken cut a larger share of its workforce.
| Nestlé | Heineken | |
|---|---|---|
| People Cut | 16,000 | 6,000 |
| % of Workforce | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Total Workforce | 270,000 | 87,000 |
| Date | ||
| Category | AI-DRIVEN | WEAK DEMAND |
| Industry | Consumer Goods | Consumer Goods |
| Reason | 6% of global workforce over 2 years. | Weak beer demand + EverGreen 2030 strategy. |