Elon Musk in a red Tesla Roadster.
Elon Musk in a Tesla Roadster.
  • Tesla isn't immune to economic headwinds.
  • Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been through periods of rapid growth and job cuts over the years. 
  • Here's a timeline of the company's recent layoff announcements and hiring freezes.

As of February 2024, electric carmaker Tesla has begun asking managers to identify which employee roles on their team are vital to the company..