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Updated on: Oct 2025
Rovio Restructures After Angry Birds Dream Blast Falls Short
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Rovio Restructures After Angry Birds Dream Blast Falls Short

Rovio Entertainment, the Finnish game developer best known for the Angry Birds franchise, has laid off 36 employees as part of an internal restructuring effort. The decision follows the underperformance of one of its mobile titles, Angry Birds Dream Blast, and reflects broader challenges facing the gaming industry in 2025. The layoffs affect both senior […]

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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Cuts Workforce by 20%
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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Cuts Workforce by 20%

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a UK-based research and pricing firm specializing in critical minerals for the energy transition, has laid off approximately 20% of its workforce in recent weeks. The decision comes amid a broader restructuring effort aimed at strengthening the company’s technological and analytical capabilities. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, the layoffs […]

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TCS Rewrites Script for India’s IT Future amid AI and Geopolitics
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TCS Rewrites Script for India’s IT Future amid AI and Geopolitics

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest private-sector employer, has undertaken its steepest workforce reduction to date as global economic pressures, tightening U.S. policies, and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence transform the country’s $280 billion IT services sector. In the quarter ended September 30, the company reduced its headcount by 19,755 employees, according to its […]

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TCS CHRO: Workforce Restructuring Will Be Handled With Care
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TCS CHRO: Workforce Restructuring Will Be Handled With Care

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has confirmed that it is releasing mid and senior-level employees who are unable to find roles aligned with their experience and seniority. The company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Sudeep Kunnumal, emphasized that the process is being handled “with a lot of care,” and clarified that the […]

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Nestlé to Cut 16,000 Jobs Globally Over Two Years
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Nestlé to Cut 16,000 Jobs Globally Over Two Years

Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, has announced plans to eliminate 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years. The decision, unveiled by newly appointed CEO Philipp Navratil, is part of a broader strategy to accelerate transformation and improve operational efficiency amid changing market dynamics. Nestlé Workforce Reduction: Scope and Structure The job […]

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Amazon to Cut 15% of HR Staff Amid AI Push
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Amazon to Cut 15% of HR Staff Amid AI Push

Amazon is preparing to reduce up to 15% of its Human Resources workforce, marking one of the most significant internal reorganizations in recent years. The layoffs will primarily affect the People eXperience and Technology (PXT) division, which oversees recruitment, HR technology, and employee support systems. move is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy and reflects […]

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TCS CHRO on Layoffs: No Targets, Evaluations Will Continue
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TCS CHRO on Layoffs: No Targets, Evaluations Will Continue

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has addressed growing speculation around potential layoffs, with Chief Human Resources Officer Sudeep Kunnumal stating that the company is not pursuing any fixed headcount reduction targets. His comments came during the Q2 FY26 earnings call, where analysts raised questions about the recent decline in workforce numbers and future restructuring plans. TCS […]

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Goldman Sachs Plans Job Cuts as AI Reshapes Operations
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Goldman Sachs Plans Job Cuts as AI Reshapes Operations

Goldman Sachs is preparing for another round of job cuts as part of its broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into core operations and streamline costs. The move, revealed through an internal memo, is part of the firm’s “OneGS 3.0” transformation initiative, which aims to modernize workflows, improve efficiency, and position the bank for long-term […]

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CDC Reinstates Hundreds After Layoff Notification Errors
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CDC Reinstates Hundreds After Layoff Notification Errors

Hundreds of employees at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who were initially laid off during the ongoing federal government shutdown have been reinstated following what officials described as “incorrect notifications.” The reversal has drawn attention to administrative missteps and the broader implications of workforce reductions in critical public health agencies. Layoff […]

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Silent Layoffs Displace 50,000 Tech Workers in 2025
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Silent Layoffs Displace 50,000 Tech Workers in 2025

India’s technology sector is witnessing a quiet but significant churn in 2025, as “silent layoffs” continue to displace thousands of workers across major IT firms. Unlike formal mass terminations, these layoffs are often informal, unannounced, and executed through internal pressure tactics—such as nudging employees to resign or seek roles elsewhere. Industry estimates suggest that over […]

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Accenture Cuts Jobs, Invests in AI-Led Transformation
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Accenture Cuts Jobs, Invests in AI-Led Transformation

Accenture has spent approximately $2.3 billion over the past three years on a sweeping business optimization initiative, with a significant portion directed toward employee severance. The restructuring reflects a strategic shift toward AI-driven service delivery and a rebalancing of its global workforce. Breakdown of the $2.3 Billion Spend According to regulatory filings and company statements, […]

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SAP and Novo Nordisk Job Cuts Impact India Workforce
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SAP and Novo Nordisk Job Cuts Impact India Workforce

Global workforce reductions announced by SAP and Novo Nordisk have begun to affect employees in India, particularly in Bengaluru, where both companies maintain significant operations. The layoffs are part of broader strategic shifts driven by technological transformation and cost optimization. SAP Restructures Amid AI and Cloud Transition German software giant SAP has initiated layoffs in […]

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