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The mandate reportedly came into effect immediately, and workers failing to comply are believed to face consequences.

The mandate is believed to be a company-wide one, extending beyond the firms Consulting business.

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Moreover, IBM workers have been reasonably sheltered from the storm that has prevailed for more than a year.

Another, much smaller series of layoffs was announced in July, affecting Israeli workers.

An unnamed source toldThe Registerthat the move comes as IBM closes some regional hubs.

Those currently not complying with the newly pushed mandate have been given until August 1 to relocate.

They are also believed to have just 30 days to commit to a move after having received the notice.

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