General Motors on Monday confirmed that it will shut down its IT Innovation Center in Georgia, resulting in the loss of 300 jobs.
The majority of the 900 positions at the site were focused on IT support—roles that many companies are scaling back due to technological progress. Some affected employees may be given the option to work remotely or relocate to one of GM’s other IT hubs, located in Austin, Texas; Mountain View, California; Seattle; Toronto; or Warren, Michigan.
The decision follows GM’s recent layoffs of over 200 workers at its Warren Technical Center. The company also began its yearly employee evaluations last week, a process that will continue through the end of the year.
“We are redefining our site strategy, unifying our technical teams in targeted hubs for better collaboration. With that, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Georgia Innovation Center,” GM spokesman Kevin Kelly said.
Some employees will remain to help shut down operations, with the facility expected to close completely by the end of the year. According to the company’s website, the location, which opened in 2013, was dedicated to web technologies, applications for end users, systems for dealers and factories, and vehicle-related technology.
The company also confirmed that the facility is expected to be put up for sale next month. GM has been reducing software positions as advancements in artificial intelligence reshape its operations. In recent years, AI tools have significantly transformed the company’s workforce. Last year, GM cut more than 1,000 positions in its global software division to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
At the same time, GM has drawn notice for its new evaluation program aimed at dismissing underperforming salaried employees.
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