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Layoffs: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: May 2025
McKinsey Layoffs: 5,000 Jobs Lost as Firm Restructures
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McKinsey Layoffs: 5,000 Jobs Lost as Firm Restructures

McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, has announced a major workforce reduction, cutting 10% of its global staff. This marks one of the largest downsizing efforts in the firm’s nearly century-long history. The layoffs, which have unfolded over the past 18 months, come as the consulting industry grapples with slowing […]

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Wipro Enterprises Shuts Down Baddi Factory, Leading to Layoffs
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Wipro Enterprises Shuts Down Baddi Factory, Leading to Layoffs

Wipro Enterprises has permanently shut down one of its manufacturing units in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, triggering widespread layoffs. The decision, announced on May 24, 2025, follows nearly six months of continuous labour unrest and a workers’ strike that began in December 2024. The closure has left 80 employees without jobs, as disclosed by the company. […]

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Volvo Faces Market Challenges, Implements 3,000 Job Cuts
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Volvo Faces Market Challenges, Implements 3,000 Job Cuts

Sweden-based Volvo Cars has announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs globally as part of a major cost-cutting initiative, citing economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and rising operational costs. The layoffs, which primarily affect white-collar employees, are part of Volvo’s broader restructuring strategy aimed at improving cash flow and long-term sustainability. Breakdown of Job Cuts at Volvo […]

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Walmart Summons Employees for In-Person Layoff Meetings
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Walmart Summons Employees for In-Person Layoff Meetings

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has reportedly begun summoning employees to its offices for in-person termination meetings, raising concerns over workplace ethics and employee well-being. The layoffs, which primarily affect corporate and technology teams, are part of Walmart’s broader restructuring strategy aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. A viral LinkedIn post by a Bengaluru-based […]

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Luminar Technologies Announces New Layoffs Amid CEO Exit
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Luminar Technologies Announces New Layoffs Amid CEO Exit

Luminar Technologies, a leading lidar technology company, has initiated another round of workforce reductions, just days after the abrupt resignation of its CEO and founder, Austin Russell. The company confirmed in a regulatory filing that the layoffs are part of its 2025 Restructuring Plan, aimed at streamlining operations amid ongoing financial challenges. The latest layoffs […]

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Tech Layoffs: Microsoft, Google, Amazon Cut Thousands of Jobs
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Tech Layoffs: Microsoft, Google, Amazon Cut Thousands of Jobs

The global tech industry is witnessing another wave of mass layoffs in 2025, with over 61,000 jobs eliminated across 130 companies. Major players such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and IBM have announced significant workforce reductions, citing economic uncertainty, AI-driven restructuring, and slowing revenue growth as key factors. While each company has framed its layoffs as […]

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IBM Rehires After AI-Driven Layoffs Backfire
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IBM Rehires After AI-Driven Layoffs Backfire

IBM ambitious push toward AI-driven automation has taken an unexpected turn. After laying off nearly 8,000 employees in 2023—primarily from its human resources (HR) division—the tech giant has now begun rehiring staff to fill critical gaps left by automation. The layoffs were part of IBM’s strategy to streamline operations and cut costs using its AI-powered […]

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H1B Debate Heats Up as Walmart Slashes 1,500 Jobs
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H1B Debate Heats Up as Walmart Slashes 1,500 Jobs

Retail giant Walmart has announced plans to eliminate 1,500 corporate jobs in the United States as part of a cost-cutting and organizational restructuring effort. The layoffs, which will impact employees at Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as staff in other US office locations, have sparked renewed debate over the H1B visa program and […]

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Dailyhunt Parent VerSe Innovation Cuts 350 Jobs
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Dailyhunt Parent VerSe Innovation Cuts 350 Jobs

VerSe Innovation, the parent company of Dailyhunt and Josh, has announced plans to lay off 350 employees as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at boosting profitability and accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The move comes amid declining revenues and a broader effort to streamline operations while focusing on growth segments. Reasons Behind the […]

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Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices and Services Unit
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Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices and Services Unit

Amazon has announced the elimination of approximately 100 jobs within its Devices and Services division, marking another step in its ongoing corporate restructuring efforts. The layoffs, confirmed on May 15, 2025, affect teams responsible for developing products such as Kindle, Echo smart speakers, Alexa voice assistant, and Zoox autonomous vehicles. The move aligns with CEO […]

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NASA Eliminates Diversity Office, Including Indian-Origin DEI Chief
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NASA Eliminates Diversity Office, Including Indian-Origin DEI Chief

NASA has officially terminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, leading to the dismissal of Neela Rajendra, the agency’s Indian-origin DEI chief. The move follows President Donald Trump’s executive order, which mandates the elimination of DEI initiatives across federal agencies. Neela Rajendra, who previously served as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at NASA’s […]

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Microsoft AI Director Among 6,000 Employees Laid Off
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Microsoft AI Director Among 6,000 Employees Laid Off

Microsoft has announced a major workforce reduction, laying off 6,000 employees globally, including Gabriela de Queiroz, the company’s Director of AI. The layoffs represent 3% of Microsoft’s total workforce, reflecting a significant reduction in staff. They are part of a broader restructuring effort designed to streamline operations and accelerate AI-driven automation. Gabriela, who played a […]

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