Corporate Layoffs Target Store Support Operations
Home Depot, the nation’s largest home improvement retailer, confirmed it is cutting about 800 corporate jobs, primarily linked to its store support center in Vinings, near Atlanta. The layoffs affect both on‑site and remote corporate roles, with roughly 150 employees previously based at the headquarters and the remainder working remotely.
The company has said that the job eliminations are part of a plan to simplify corporate operations, increase speed and agility, and strengthen support for its stores and frontline associates.
Return‑to‑Office Shift for Corporate Workforce
In addition to the headcount reductions, Home Depot is mandating a full‑time, five‑day‑a‑week return to office for its remaining corporate employees, beginning the week of April 6, 2026. This is a change from its prior policy that allowed a four‑day office schedule.
The shift reflects a broader emphasis on closer collaboration, improved operational alignment, and deeper connection between corporate functions and store operations, according to internal communications shared with staff.
Support for Affected Employees
Home Depot has indicated that impacted employees will be offered separation packages and transitional support, though specific details on severance terms and outplacement services were not disclosed in the initial announcements.
This move aligns with broader workforce restructuring trends seen across major U.S. companies in 2025–2026, as firms cite the need to right‑size corporate workforces amid shifting consumer demand and cost pressures.
Strategic Context and Outlook
Home Depot’s decision comes amidst pressure on big‑box retailers as consumer demand for large home renovation projects softens and companies reassess post‑pandemic workforce strategies. By reducing corporate headcount and tightening office requirements, Home Depot aims to realign its organizational structure for greater efficiency and responsiveness to market conditions.
Management has framed the changes as necessary to maintain competitive advantage and operational excellence in a retail environment that is increasingly focused on agility and customer‑centric execution.
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