Recently, Les Schwab Tires notified staff of a workforce reduction affecting about 70 headquarters roles. These changes are part of a broader HQ restructure designed to better align resources around serving stores, supporting customers, and supporting ongoing growth.
As the company has expanded to more than 600 locations and 9,000 employees, we continue to evaluate how work is organized and where targeted investment is needed to continue operating effectively as a large and growing company.
While reductions like this are never easy, they are particularly significant for Les Schwab Tires, where workforce reductions at headquarters are uncommon. We recognize the impact these decisions have on employees and their families, including many individuals who have contributed to the company for years.
Employees leaving the company as part of today’s changes are being provided transition support, including severance and extended benefits.
The changes are not driven by short-term business performance challenges. Les Schwab Tires has added 100 locations in four new states over the past three years and plans to open another 30 locations this year. The restructure will ensure the company remains positioned well to support stores and customers as it grows.
Les Schwab Tires is deeply committed to the principles established by its founder, including a relentless focus on serving customers and supporting stores. These changes will strengthen that focus for the future.
