General Motors (GM.US) is set to lay off more than 1,000 software and services employees.

General Motors (GM.US) announced on Monday that it would cut 1,000 salaried employees in its global software and services division. The company confirmed earlier reports of layoffs and said in a statement that "as we build the future of General Motors, we must simplify, accelerate, and prioritize bold choices and investments that will have the greatest impact."