Layoffs: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Aug 2025
Qantas Fined AU$90 Million for Illegal Pandemic Layoffs
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Qantas Fined AU$90 Million for Illegal Pandemic Layoffs

In a historic judgment, Australia’s Federal Court has imposed a AU$90 million (US$59 million) fine on Qantas Airways for illegally terminating over 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling, delivered by Justice Michael Lee, marks the largest penalty ever levied under Australia’s Fair Work Act and underscores the seriousness of the airline’s breach […]

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Intel’s Former Subsidiary Altera Announces Layoffs
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Intel’s Former Subsidiary Altera Announces Layoffs

Altera, the programmable logic device (PLD) company spun off from Intel earlier this year, has announced plans to lay off 82 employees at its San Jose headquarters. The layoffs, scheduled to take effect on October 3, 2025, were disclosed through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing with the state of California. The company […]

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AI Expansion Drives Major Layoffs at Oracle India
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AI Expansion Drives Major Layoffs at Oracle India

Oracle Corporation has laid off approximately 10% of its workforce in India, marking one of the most significant reductions in headcount by the tech giant in recent years. The move is part of a broader global restructuring strategy aimed at reallocating resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and domestic hiring in the United States. The […]

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Oracle Adjusts Cloud Staffing as Data Center Costs Rise
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Oracle Adjusts Cloud Staffing as Data Center Costs Rise

Oracle Corporation has laid off more than 150 employees from its cloud division, primarily in the Seattle area, as part of a broader effort to manage costs associated with its growing investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The layoffs, confirmed by multiple reports, were communicated to affected employees earlier this week and are part of […]

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Amdocs Launches GenAI Division, Plans Global Layoffs
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Amdocs Launches GenAI Division, Plans Global Layoffs

Amdocs, the Israeli multinational software and services company, is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares to lay off hundreds of employees globally. The move is part of a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI), with the company launching a new GenAI & Data division aimed at embedding AI across its operations. While Amdocs has […]

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GCCs Emerge as Key Factor in India’s IT Layoff Wave
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GCCs Emerge as Key Factor in India’s IT Layoff Wave

While artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have been widely cited as drivers of recent layoffs, a deeper structural shift is also at play: the rapid rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs). These in-house tech hubs, established by multinational corporations to manage their operations directly, are increasingly challenging the traditional outsourcing model and contributing to workforce […]

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Forced to Quit? TCS Employees Speak Out Against Bench Policy
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Forced to Quit? TCS Employees Speak Out Against Bench Policy

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting criticism following allegations that employees are being coerced into resigning under a newly introduced “Bench Policy.” The policy, which limits the time employees can remain unassigned to client projects to just 35 days annually, has triggered widespread concern among staff and labor unions, […]

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TCS Cuts 12,000 Jobs, Experts Warn of Upcoming Layoff Wave
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TCS Cuts 12,000 Jobs, Experts Warn of Upcoming Layoff Wave

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced the layoff of over 12,000 employees, marking the biggest workforce reduction in its history. While the company attributes the move to “skill mismatches,” industry analysts believe it signals a deeper, AI-driven transformation across India’s $283 billion outsourcing sector. The layoffs represent roughly 2% of […]

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Dell Technologies Nearly Dissolves ‘New Logo’ Acquisitions Team
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Dell Technologies Nearly Dissolves ‘New Logo’ Acquisitions Team

Dell Technologies has carried out a sweeping round of layoffs that has nearly dissolved its ‘new logo’ acquisitions team, a specialized group of approximately 150 sales professionals responsible for securing new commercial and enterprise clients. The move is part of a broader organizational restructuring driven by Dell’s strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise-focused […]

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ClearTax Lays Off 16% of Workforce, Freshers Most Affected
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ClearTax Lays Off 16% of Workforce, Freshers Most Affected

Bengaluru-based fintech firm Clear, formerly known as ClearTax, has laid off 16% of its workforce in a move the company describes as part of a “strategic organisational restructuring.” The layoffs, which took effect on August 1, 2025, have disproportionately impacted freshers and recent campus hires, many of whom had joined the company just weeks earlier. […]

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Samsung Layoffs Spark Fears of Global Restructuring
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Samsung Layoffs Spark Fears of Global Restructuring

Samsung Electronics is facing scrutiny after reports of widespread layoffs across its global operations, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the United States. The company is reportedly cutting thousands of jobs, with up to 200 positions eliminated in India alone, sparking concerns that the layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort aimed at streamlining […]

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Amazon Lays Off 110 Employees in Podcast Division
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Amazon Lays Off 110 Employees in Podcast Division

Amazon has announced a major restructuring of its audio operations, resulting in the layoff of approximately 110 employees from its podcast studio Wondery. The move, confirmed in early August 2025, is part of a broader effort to streamline the company’s audio content strategy and adapt to changing market dynamics. The layoffs affect teams involved in […]

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