Newark, New Jersey-based Prudential Financial, an iconic company whose subsidiaries provide insurance, retirement planning, investment management, and other financial products and services to both retail and institutional clients, has announced the sale of two buildings and another reduction in force.
The personnel realignment will impact 125 Newark employees, scheduled to take effect between November 28 and December 31, 2026, and following two earlier rounds this year: 53 employees on July 17 and 89 employees on September 18, 2026.
According to a company statement, “As Prudential becomes a more focused company, we are aligning our real estate footprint with our strategy and future ways of working. Newark remains Prudential’s home, and we are proud to remain part of the community. Prudential is strengthening our business to deliver long-term growth by investing in the capabilities where we’re most competitive. That means making targeted adjustments, including reorganizing our workforce when needed, to align with the company’s strategy. These decisions are never easy, and we’re committed to providing impacted employees with support, care, and respect.”
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