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Updated on: Jun 2026

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Tech Layoffs Cross Lakh in as May Job Cuts Surge

Jun 8, 2026

Google Quietly Cuts Jobs Across Cloud and Cybersecurity

Google has initiated a quiet round of layoffs within its Cloud division, executing targeted workforc...

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Jun 5, 2026

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Jobless After ThynkTech India Locks Doors Overnight

The abrupt shutdown of Noida-registered IT startup ThynkTech India OPC Pvt Ltd operating locally as...

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Jun 4, 2026

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GitLab Cuts of Staff and Pulls Out of Countries

Broadening the corporate wave of technology companies restructuring to fund artificial intelligence,...

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Jun 4, 2026

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10% of Amdocs Global Workforce Faces Impending Job Cuts

Software and telecommunications services giant Amdocs is preparing for a sweeping global reorganization, with plans to reduce its headcount by roughly 7% to 10%. The massive downsizing will impact between 2,700 and 3,000 employees out of its 29,000-strong worldwide workforce. Hundreds of these cuts are projected to hit the company’s foundational development centers in Israel, […]

May 30, 2026

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SentinelOne Cuts 8% of Workforce to Scale Autonomous AI

Cybersecurity pioneer SentinelOne announced a comprehensive corporate restructuring on May 28, 2026. This plan includes an 8% reduction in its global workforce, translating to approximately 230 to 240 jobs from its 3,000-person headcount. The announcement came alongside the company’s fiscal first-quarter 2027 earnings report. While initial estimates suggested a 10% cut, official filings confirmed the […]

May 29, 2026

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Wix to Lay Off 1,000 Employees in Largest Restructuring

Wix, the global website-building giant, is initiating the largest workforce reduction in its history. The company plans to cut approximately 1,000 positions, representing nearly 20% of its global headcount. Company management directly informed staff members that accelerated advancements in internal artificial intelligence tools have significantly diminished the demand for traditional roles across design, product development, […]

May 28, 2026

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Intuit Layoffs 2026: What the 3,000-Job Cut Means for You

Financial software giant Intuit has announced a massive restructuring, cutting approximately 3,000 employees—roughly 17% of its global workforce. In a company-wide memo sent by CEO Sasan Goodarzi on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the maker of TurboTax and QuickBooks detailed a radical plan to “strip away layers of complexity” and consolidate resources toward artificial intelligence. Intuit Restructuring […]

May 21, 2026

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Standard Chartered is Cutting 15% of Back-Office Roles

Standard Chartered PLC has sent a definitive signal to the global financial sector, announcing a long-term strategy to replace thousands of human roles with artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the bank revealed plans to cut over 7,000 jobs—approximately 15% of its corporate and support functions—by 2030. The move marks one of the most explicit […]

May 20, 2026

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Thousands of Meta Employees Received 4 A.M. Termination Emails

For thousands of Meta employees, the “Year of Efficiency” has evolved into a permanent state of restructuring. In the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the silence was broken by the chime of notification pings as Meta began slashing approximately 8,000 jobs—roughly 10% of its global workforce. The notifications, which landed at 4:00 a.m. local time across […]

May 20, 2026

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Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Meta Layoffs

A palpable sense of anxiety has gripped the global workforce of Meta Platforms as the company approaches May 20, 2026—a date employees have dubbed “D-Day.” Following an internal leak confirmed by Chief People Officer Janelle Gale, the social media giant is set to terminate approximately 8,000 employees, representing roughly 10% of its global headcount. AI Pivot Triggers Structural Upheaval […]

May 18, 2026

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LinkedIn Slashes 900 Jobs Despite 12% Revenue Growth

LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional networking giant, has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 5%, affecting roughly 875 to 900 employees. This decision comes as part of a strategic shift to realign the company’s operations toward high-growth priorities and improve profitability in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. LinkedIn Internal Memo Outlines Affected Departments In an […]

May 14, 2026

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Cisco to Cut 4,000 Jobs to Sharpen Focus on Emerging Tech

Networking titan Cisco Systems has announced a significant restructuring plan that includes cutting approximately 4,000 jobs, representing less than 5% of its global workforce. The move comes as the company pivots aggressively toward high-growth areas, specifically artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, while moving away from its traditional networking hardware roots. Strategic Realignment for the AI Era The job […]

May 14, 2026

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Adda247 Slashes Sales and Content Teams to Save Costs

Adda247, the Google-backed edtech major, has reportedly laid off approximately 20% of its workforce as it seeks to streamline operations ahead of a planned Initial Public Offering (IPO). The downsizing, which has affected between 250 to 300 employees, marks a significant pivot toward profitability and operational sustainability in an increasingly competitive Indian edtech market. Adda247 Restructuring for Profitability […]

May 13, 2026

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GM Restructures IT Division to Focus on AI-Native Engineers

General Motors (GM) has initiated a significant restructuring of its technology division, laying off hundreds of salaried employees to pivot toward a workforce centered on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. The Detroit automaker confirmed on May 12, 2026, that it is reducing its IT headcount by approximately 10%, affecting between 500 to 600 employees globally. GM Restructuring for […]

May 12, 2026

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Why Truecaller is Cutting Staff After India Revenue Dip

Truecaller, the popular caller identification and spam-blocking platform, has announced it will reduce its global workforce by approximately 70 employees. The decision comes as the Swedish company grapples with a significant revenue slowdown in India, its largest and most critical market. India Revenue Slump Triggers Truecaller Restructuring For years, India has been the primary growth engine […]

May 12, 2026