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Updated on: Jun 2024

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Paytm Employees Complain to Labour Ministry Over Layoffs

Jun 22, 2024

Paytm lays off employees to improve cost efficiency

One Communications, the parent company of Paytm, is implementing layoffs of an undisclosed number ...

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Jun 10, 2024

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Kissflow to lays off - employees

According to Money Control, Kissflow has reduced its workforce by approximately percent, affectin...

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Jun 10, 2024

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An Employee Feels Survivorship Guilt After Team was laid off

In a recent Reddit post, an employee shared his emotions following his companys mass layoff o...

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Jun 7, 2024

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Google & Microsoft to lay off hundreds of roles: Report

According to several media reports the top two leading IT firms Google and Microsoft lay off hundreds of roles. Google, led by Sundar Pichai laid off around 100 employees in its cloud unit last week. These cuts impacted sales, consulting, marketing, operations, and engineering departments, according to a CNBC report. A Google spokesperson said that […]

Jun 4, 2024

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Ola Electric Cuts 500 Jobs for Cost Reduction

According to Economic Times, Ola Electric is preparing to downsize its workforce by approximately 400-500 employees across various departments. This restructuring initiative is slated to unfold over the forthcoming weeks as part of a broader strategy to trim operational expenditures in anticipation of the company’s impending initial public offering (IPO). However, the precise extent of […]

Jun 3, 2024

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Paytm plans to cut 5,000-6,300 jobs amid the crisis

A multinational financial technology company, Paytm plans to cut 5,000-6,300 jobs amid the crisis. The company may cut around 15-20 percent of its workforce. In recent years, employee costs have increased due to investments primarily in technology, merchant sales, and financial services. For the coming year, while Paytm continues to invest in the merchant sales team […]

May 25, 2024

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Ex-Infosys Employee Claims Unfair Layoffs in Viral Post

A former employee of Infosys, an Indian multinational IT company, shared a LinkedIn post from Kumar Shubham, who worked as a Senior System Engineer. In his LinkedIn post, Kumar Shubham alleged that Infosys has engaged in unfair layoffs. This post has since gone viral, sparking a wide array of reactions from the online community. Many […]

May 17, 2024

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Walmart to Cut Hundreds of Corporate Jobs, Relocate Some

According to WSJ, Walmart is undergoing a significant restructuring, with plans to slash hundreds of corporate positions while urging many remote employees to transition back to office settings. Specifically, employees based in smaller offices located in Dallas, Atlanta, and Toronto are being directed to relocate to larger central hubs, including Walmart’s corporate headquarters in Bentonville, […]

May 14, 2024

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Indeed to layoff 1,000 employees, 8% of the workforce: CEO

Career website, Indeed plans to layoff approximately 1,000 employees, constituting around 8% of its workforce to streamline its organizational structure. Layoffs target specific departments, primarily R&D and Go-to-Market teams, with a heavier impact in the U.S. The restructuring spares certain groups and regions but signals a strategic shift. Indeed CEO Chris Hyams underscores the targeted […]

May 14, 2024

Industry

Air India Express sacks 30 employees after mass sick leave

Air India Express has terminated nearly 25-30 employees after mass sick leave. Moreover, the remaining employees were given an ultimatum to join duty by 4 pm today. The termination letters issued read, “An overwhelming number of other cabin crew members have also reported sick and not reported for their duties. This clearly points to a […]

May 9, 2024

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Luminar to cut nearly 20% jobs in the current year

Luminar Technologies, known for its lidar sensors crucial for autonomous vehicles, has announced a significant workforce reduction of approximately 20%. Luminar Technologies is marking a pivotal aspect of its restructuring strategy for the current year. The company is undergoing a comprehensive reorganization effort. In addition to the workforce reduction, Luminar is actively exploring the option […]

May 4, 2024

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Ola Cab CEO Hemant Bakshi resigns; Company plans 200 job cuts

Hemant Bakshi, who served as CEO of Ola Cabs has resigned from his services. He joined the company 4 months back in January 2024. As per the media reports, Bhavesh Aggarwal will assume responsibility for day-to-day operations, with a new appointment on the horizon to fill Bakshi’s position. His departure coincides with the company’s announcement […]

Apr 30, 2024

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Healthify is reducing its workforce by 27%

According to Inc 42, the World’s Largest AI Health & Fitness App, Healthify is slashing its workforce by 27% or nearly 150 employees. However, Healthify is committed to ensuring that those impacted by the restructuring are provided with the necessary resources and assistance to navigate this period of change with confidence and stability. During this […]

Apr 29, 2024

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Whirlpool to cut 1000 jobs worldwide in restructuring move

A leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, Whirlpool is planning to cut 1000 jobs worldwide in a restructuring move. According to Reuters, The company announced initial job cuts in March and anticipates implementing a second wave of reductions by early May. Whirlpool aims to trim up to $400 million in costs this year, the Wall […]

Apr 26, 2024

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Tesla persists with layoffs, aiming to cut 6,000 roles

An American multinational automotive and clean energy company, Tesla has disclosed intentions to lay off 6,020 workers in Texas and California, aligning with its strategy to tackle waning demand and shrinking margins. Recently, Tesla revealed a reduction exceeding 10% in its worldwide workforce, attributing it to the strain of diminishing sales and escalating rivalry within […]

Apr 24, 2024