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Updated on: Nov 2025
Employee Blasts Amazon for Confusing Benefits Communication
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Employee Blasts Amazon for Confusing Benefits Communication

The emotional fallout from latest wave of Amazon corporate layoffs was starkly captured in the experience of former technical support engineer, John Paul Martinez, who disclosed that the sudden termination led him to “break down crying.” The 35-year-old, who had spent three years with the tech giant, criticized the company for what he called a “poor job” of […]

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TCS layoffs spark debate on long-serving staff and govt taxation
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TCS layoffs spark debate on long-serving staff and govt taxation

A new allegation has emerged regarding TCS ongoing layoffs, involving a senior IT professional who was reportedly asked to resign while on approved medical leave. The employee, who has 29 years of industry experience, including 14 years at TCS, was scheduled to undergo surgery the following week. According to the complaint shared on social media, […]

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Verizon to Cut 15,000 Jobs in Largest-Ever Layoff
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Verizon to Cut 15,000 Jobs in Largest-Ever Layoff

Verizon Communications, America’s largest wireless carrier, is preparing for its most sweeping workforce reduction in history, announcing plans to eliminate approximately 15,000 jobs—a move that represents about 15% of its U.S. employee base. The drastic cuts are the central pillar of an aggressive corporate overhaul strategy spearheaded by new Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman, the former PayPal […]

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Synopsys Cuts 2,000 Jobs to ‘Drive Efficiencies’
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Synopsys Cuts 2,000 Jobs to ‘Drive Efficiencies’

Synopsys, the global leader in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and chip design software, has announced plans for a sweeping corporate restructuring that will result in the termination of approximately 10% of its global workforce, impacting roughly 2,000 employees. The decision, approved by the company’s Board of Directors, is primarily aimed at streamlining operations, eliminating functional […]

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Gameskraft Layoffs 400-Plus Amid GST and Regulatory Storm
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Gameskraft Layoffs 400-Plus Amid GST and Regulatory Storm

Gameskraft Technologies, one of India’s most prominent real-money gaming (RMG) companies, has undertaken a sweeping organizational restructuring that has resulted in the layoff of over 400 employees, or more than half of its approximately 600-strong workforce. The move marks one of the most severe downsizing exercises in India’s gaming sector, triggered primarily by a dual crisis: […]

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IBM to Cut 2,700 Jobs Amid Expanding Wave of Tech Layoffs
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IBM to Cut 2,700 Jobs Amid Expanding Wave of Tech Layoffs

The global technology sector is facing yet another wave of job cuts as IBM becomes the latest major company to announce layoffs. The tech giant revealed plans to cut around 2,700 positions — roughly 1% of its worldwide workforce — as part of an ongoing restructuring initiative aimed at improving efficiency and aligning with new […]

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Porter Lays Off 300–350 Employees in Restructuring Move
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Porter Lays Off 300–350 Employees in Restructuring Move

Bengaluru-based logistics startup Porter has laid off approximately 300 to 350 employees, representing nearly 18% of its workforce, as part of a one-time restructuring initiative. The decision, confirmed by the company on November 5, 2025, is aimed at reducing costs, eliminating redundancies, and preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO). Porter Strategic Realignment and […]

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American Airlines to Cut 5,000 Jobs Globally, Shift Roles to India
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American Airlines to Cut 5,000 Jobs Globally, Shift Roles to India

American Airlines has announced plans to cut approximately 5,000 jobs globally, as part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency and redirecting resources toward strategic growth areas. The layoffs will primarily affect corporate, management, and support roles, with a significant portion of functions expected to be offshored to India, particularly in Hyderabad, […]

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IBM to Lay Off Thousands as It Shifts Focus to AI and Software
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IBM to Lay Off Thousands as It Shifts Focus to AI and Software

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has announced plans to lay off thousands of employees globally in the fourth quarter of 2025. The decision is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to focus on high-margin areas such as artificial intelligence, software, and cloud services, according to statements from company executives and official reports. Scope and Scale […]

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Amazon Layoffs Highlight AI’s Impact on Indian Jobs
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Amazon Layoffs Highlight AI’s Impact on Indian Jobs

Recent decision by Amazon to lay off 14,000 corporate employees globally has sent ripples across India’s tech and services sectors, with at least 800 to 1,000 jobs affected domestically. While the company cited restructuring and efficiency as key drivers, industry observers point to a deeper shift: the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in automating […]

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Tech Sector Faces 2,00,000 Job Cuts; More Layoffs Ahead
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Tech Sector Faces 2,00,000 Job Cuts; More Layoffs Ahead

The global tech sector is undergoing a significant workforce contraction, with over 2,00,000 jobs already lost in 2025 and an additional 30,000 layoffs anticipated in the next two months. According to a recent report cited by The Economic Times, this wave of job cuts is being driven primarily by cost-cutting measures and accelerated adoption of […]

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says Layoffs Are About Culture, Not AI
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says Layoffs Are About Culture, Not AI

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has publicly addressed the company’s decision to lay off 14,000 corporate employees, clarifying that the move is not driven by financial constraints or artificial intelligence. Speaking during Amazon’s quarterly earnings call on October 31, 2025, Andy emphasized that the layoffs are part of a broader effort to fix internal culture and […]

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