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Adda Slashes Sales and Content Teams to Save Costs

May 13, 2026

GM Restructures IT Division to Focus on AI-Native Engineers

General Motors GM has initiated a significant restructuring of its technology division, laying off...

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May 12, 2026

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Why Truecaller is Cutting Staff After India Revenue Dip

Truecaller, the popular caller identification and spam-blocking platform, has announced it will redu...

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May 12, 2026

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Cloudflare Layoffs , Jobs Cut as Company Shifts Focus to AI

Cloudflare, Inc., a leading provider of cloud security and connectivity solutions, has announced a s...

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May 11, 2026

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Freshworks is Sizing Down After a Record-Breaking Quarter

Freshworks Inc. announced a significant restructuring on May 5, 2026, cutting approximately 11% of its global workforce. The move, which affects nearly 500 employees across its U.S. and Indian operations, is part of a strategic pivot toward an AI-driven business model designed to increase operational speed and efficiency. The AI-Led Transformation The decision to trim headcount is deeply rooted in the […]

May 6, 2026

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700 Coinbase Employees Are Losing Their Jobs to AI Efficiency

In a move that signals a paradigm shift for the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase Global, Inc. announced on May 5, 2026, that it is laying off approximately 700 employees. This reduction represents roughly 14% of its global workforce as of May 1, 2026. CEO Brian Armstrong described the restructuring as a deliberate effort to transform the exchange into a leaner, […]

May 6, 2026

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Estée Lauder Global Layoffs; 10,000 Jobs Cut

Beauty giant The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has significantly escalated its global restructuring efforts, raising its total planned workforce reductions to between 9,000 and 10,000 roles. This expansion adds up to 3,000 more job cuts than previously estimated as the company accelerates its “Beauty Reimagined” turnaround plan. Strategic Pivot Away from Traditional Retail The revised restructuring plan targets a […]

May 5, 2026

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Meta Plans to Cut 7,800 Roles and Close 6,000 Open Positions

A wave of anxiety is sweeping through Meta Platforms Inc. as the company prepares to issue termination letters to approximately 7,800 employees on May 20, 2026. This initial round represents roughly 10% of the social media giant’s global workforce and marks the beginning of what sources suggest could be several waves of cuts throughout the year. The Logistics of “Survival” […]

May 5, 2026

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Cognizant Plans $320M Restructuring, Layoffs Expected in AI Shift

Cognizant has announced a restructuring plan worth between $230 million and $320 million as it adjusts to the rising use of artificial intelligence and automation in the IT services sector. The initiative, called Project Leap, will run through 2026 and is aimed at improving efficiency, cutting costs, and aligning the company with changing client needs. […]

May 3, 2026

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KPMG to Cut 10% of US Audit Partners After Early Retirement Plan Falls Short

Global accounting firm KPMG plans to cut nearly 10% of its audit partners in the United States of America (USA) after efforts to encourage early retirement did not work as expected. The move shows the pressure on firms to adjust their workforce based on current business needs. Retirement Plan Did Not Work KPMG had offered […]

Apr 29, 2026

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Meta Confirms May 20 Layoffs and Freezes 6,000 Openings

Meta Platforms has officially notified its workforce that it will eliminate approximately 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, on May 20, 2026. In an internal memo sent Thursday, Chief People Officer Janelle Gale confirmed the timeline for the cuts, which will also see 6,000 currently open positions frozen indefinitely. Meta Layoffs Transparency Forced by Leaks […]

Apr 24, 2026

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Meta is Cutting 8,000 More Positions by Next Month

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly preparing for a significant workforce reduction, with plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees by next month. This potential move signals a continuation of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s “Year of Efficiency,” as the tech giant seeks to further streamline operations and pivot resources […]

Apr 19, 2026

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Oracle India is Compensating Employees During Its Global AI Shift

Internal details regarding Oracle India’s severance structure have surfaced online following recent restructuring efforts within its cloud and applications divisions. The leaked information provides a rare look into the compensation being offered to impacted employees as the technology giant realigns its global workforce to prioritize AI-integrated services. Oracle Severance Structure: Pay and Benefits According to […]

Apr 14, 2026