March 17, 2026 Dell has reduced its workforce to about 97,000 employees, cutting roughly 11,000 roles over the past year as part of ongoing cost and restructuring efforts. The reduction marks the third consecutive year of workforce decline, bringing total headcount down by about 27 per cent since 2023.
The changes were disclosed in the company’s latest 10-K filing, where Dell said it has been aligning staffing levels with broader business priorities, including modernization and infrastructure investment.
The company said cost reductions were achieved through “employee reorganizations, limitation of external hiring, and other actions to align our investments with our announced strategic and customer priorities.”
Dell has not framed the reductions as a single large layoff event, but the steady decline reflects a multi-year shift in how the company is restructuring operations. The workforce has now decreased by roughly 36,000 employees over three years.
The changes come as technology companies across the sector adjust staffing levels in response to AI-driven shifts in productivity and business models. Firms including Amazon, Block and Atlassian have announced significant layoffs in 2026, often linking the reductions to changes in how work is performed with AI tools.
At the same time, Dell is expanding parts of its business tied to AI infrastructure. Revenue in its Infrastructure Solutions Group, which includes servers and storage, rose 40 per cent in its 2026 fiscal year. The company expects revenue from AI-optimised servers to double in 2027.
Internally, Dell is also restructuring operations through an initiative called “One Dell Way,” aimed at standardizing processes and consolidating systems across the company. According to internal communications, the effort represents one of the largest operational transformations in Dell’s history.
The company has also adjusted workplace policies, including requiring employees near offices to return on-site five days per week and introducing updated compensation structures for sales teams.
Dell said it continues to evaluate its workforce and operating model to remain competitive while investing in areas that support long-term growth.
