Layoffs didn’t pause after last year—they accelerated.

How many devices walked out with them?

Each key milestone—whether a store launch, global expansion, or tech acquisition—triggered a new phase in Walmart’s workforce evolution, shaping it into the employer powerhouse we see today.

This Apple employee growth timeline (featured in the chart above) highlights how major events like the launch of the iPhone, the return of Steve Jobs, and the transition to Apple Silicon fueled Apple’s exponential workforce expansion.

These developments highlight a broader trend of companies restructuring and downsizing to navigate economic uncertainties & evolving markett