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Updated on: Feb 2025

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An Employee Fired for Taking Leaves During Notice Period

Feb 21, 2025

Infosys Freshers Struggle After Alleged Career Cut Short

Infosys, one of Indias leading IT services companies, has recently faced backlash for termina...

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Feb 17, 2025

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US Embassies Worldwide to Face Major Staff Reductions

President Donald Trumps administration has directed U.S. embassies worldwide to prepare for s...

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Feb 14, 2025

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Meta Faces Backlash Over Layoffs and Leadership Culture

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has recently faced backlash from former employees over its lat...

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Feb 13, 2025

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JPMorgan Chase Initiates Layoffs Amidst Record Profits

JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest banking institutions in the United States, has initiated a series of planned layoffs for 2025. The bank started informing some employees of job cuts last week, with fewer than 1,000 employees expected to be laid off in February. This move is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at […]

Feb 13, 2025

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Meta Layoffs: Performance-Based Cuts Impact Global Workforce

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a significant round of layoffs, targeting approximately 5% of its workforce. This decision, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is part of a broader strategy to improve efficiency and performance within the company. The layoffs are expected to affect around 3,600 employees globally. Meta […]

Feb 11, 2025

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Tech Industry Faces Wave of Layoffs: Major Companies Cut Jobs

The tech industry is facing a wave of layoffs as major companies like Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft announce significant job cuts. This trend, driven by restructuring and performance optimization, has already affected thousands of employees. It is expected to continue throughout the year. Tech Giants’ Layoff Plans: Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon Meta, the parent […]

Feb 10, 2025

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Intel Layoffs Deepen as Global Workforce Drops by 23,000

Intel, the semiconductor giant, has been undergoing significant workforce reductions as part of its cost-cutting measures. Over the past two years, the company has seen its global workforce shrink by a staggering 23,000 positions, far exceeding initial layoff projections. Intel Layoffs: Background, Financial Struggles, CEO Departure Intel’s layoffs began in earnest in 2022, with the […]

Feb 10, 2025

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Infosys Layoffs: 400 Trainees Forced to Leave Mysuru Campus

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT companies, has recently terminated around 400 trainees at its Mysuru campus. The decision has sparked outrage among employees and labor rights organizations, who claim that the terminations were unjust and forceful. The trainees were onboarded in October 2024 after a two-and-a-half-year-long wait due to a macroeconomic slowdown that led […]

Feb 7, 2025

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Workday to Cut 8.5% of Workforce in Strategic Restructuring

Workday, a leading human capital management firm, has announced plans to cut approximately 1,750 jobs, which accounts for 8.5% of its workforce. This decision is part of the company’s strategy to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) and adapt to the current economic climate. The decision comes at a time when the human capital management […]

Feb 6, 2025

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Salesforce to Cut Over 1,000 Jobs Amid AI Expansion

Salesforce, the renowned customer relationship management (CRM) platform, is set to reduce its workforce by more than 1,000 roles as part of a strategic restructuring initiative. This decision comes alongside the company’s ongoing efforts to bolster its sales force for new artificial intelligence (AI) products, signaling a significant shift in its operational focus. Context of […]

Feb 4, 2025

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Google Offers Voluntary Exit to US Platforms & Devices Team

Tech giant Google has introduced a voluntary exit programme for its Platforms & Devices team, which includes employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Google Photos, Google One, and Nest. Google’s move comes amid broader cost-cutting measures in the tech industry, with several companies implementing layoffs and restructuring efforts. The US Department of Justice […]

Feb 1, 2025

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NVIDIA Layoffs Spark Debate Over Innovation and Job Security

In a surprising move, NVIDIA has announced layoffs of employees who were instrumental in developing an innovation that allows AI models to use only 1/6 of the GPU. The decision, reportedly taken by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. Nvidia CEO’s Decision: Layoffs and Innovation NVIDIA recently announced layoffs targeting […]

Jan 29, 2025

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Focus Edumatics Employees Protest Mass Layoffs Without Notice

In a shocking turn of events, Focus Edumatics, a US-based education firm operating in Coimbatore, has laid off hundreds of employees without prior notice. The abrupt termination has led to widespread protests by the affected employees, who gathered outside the labour office demanding justice and resolution of their pending payments. The incident has raised questions […]

Jan 29, 2025

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Sportswear Giants Adidas and Puma Plan Workforce Reductions

Adidas has announced plans to cut up to 500 jobs at its headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. This decision comes despite the company posting better-than-expected profits for the holiday quarter of 2024. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to decentralize the company and adapt to the rapidly changing business environment. Adidas: Job Cuts and […]

Jan 27, 2025

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Goldman Sachs Launches AI Assistant, 200,000 Job Cuts on Line

Goldman Sachs has recently introduced the GS AI Assistant to approximately 10,000 employees, marking a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence into its operations. This move reflects a broader trend in the financial industry, where AI is increasingly utilized to enhance efficiency and productivity. However, concerns about potential job displacement arise, with predictions suggesting AI […]

Jan 27, 2025