Berkshire Hathaway fired 4,000 workers despite profit.

The company Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, laid off over 4,000 employees despite a record operating profit of $37.35 billion in 2023. The filing did not specify which companies conducted the layoffs, but larger employers owned by Berkshire include BNSF Railroad and Geico. Geico laid off 7,700 workers due to losses, while Pilot closed its international oil business. Berkshire Hathaway aims to maintain strong companies.