Acxiom Reorganization Includes Layoffs
Acxiom Corp. will reduce its domestic work force by between five and seven percent, according to published reports. The company currently employs around 4,300 individuals within the U.S.
Dale Ingram, a company spokesman, confirmed only that the Little Rock, AR-based data services provider had eliminated positions within the last two weeks as a result of an organizational restructuring. But a source indicated that there would likely be additional layoffs between Wednesday morning and April 1.
The cuts to date came throughout the company, and crossed a number of responsibilities and tenure levels, the reports said. Acxiom does not anticipate closing any facilities as a result of the layoffs, the accounts continued.
The action marks the second time within three years that the company has experienced significant downsizing. In mid-2001, Acxiom let go around 400 associates. At the time, the layoffs were a defensive posturing. Ingram declined to comment on the impact the staff reductions will have on the company
