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Updated on: Apr 2025
Dell Reaffirms DEI Commitment Amid Workforce Cuts
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Dell Reaffirms DEI Commitment Amid Workforce Cuts

Dell Technologies has reported a significant reduction in its workforce, with a 10% drop in fiscal year 2025. The company’s headcount decreased from approximately 120,000 employees to 108,000 as of January 31, 2025. Despite these cost-cutting measures, Dell has reaffirmed its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), emphasizing its commitment to fostering an inclusive […]

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Infosys Terminates Trainees from Mysuru Campus: Offers Alternative Career Path
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Infosys Terminates Trainees from Mysuru Campus: Offers Alternative Career Path

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has recently terminated another batch of trainees from its Mysuru campus. This decision comes after the trainees failed to meet the qualifying criteria in their internal assessments. While the move has sparked discussions, Infosys has also extended alternative career opportunities to the affected individuals, showcasing a balanced […]

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IBM to Lay Off Thousands in the U.S.: Could India See Job Growth?
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IBM to Lay Off Thousands in the U.S.: Could India See Job Growth?

IBM, a global leader in technology and consulting, has announced plans to lay off approximately 9,000 employees in the United States in 2025. This decision is part of a broader workforce restructuring strategy aimed at optimizing operations and aligning with evolving business priorities. While the layoffs have raised concerns among U.S. employees, there is speculation […]

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Boeing Cuts 180 Jobs in India Amid Global Restructuring Efforts
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Boeing Cuts 180 Jobs in India Amid Global Restructuring Efforts

Boeing, the American aerospace giant, has laid off up to 180 employees from its India operations as part of a broader global workforce reduction strategy. The layoffs occurred at the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center (BIETC) in Bengaluru, a hub for advanced aerospace engineering and technology. This move is part of Boeing’s global restructuring […]

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Deutsche Bank Restructures Retail Division with 2,000 Job Cuts
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Deutsche Bank Restructures Retail Division with 2,000 Job Cuts

Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest financial institution, has announced plans to eliminate 2,000 jobs in its retail banking division as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. This decision comes amid declining profitability in the retail sector and is aimed at streamlining operations to achieve financial targets. The move is part of the bank’s ongoing restructuring efforts […]

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Siemens Announces 6,000 Job Cuts Globally Amid Market Challenges
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Siemens Announces 6,000 Job Cuts Globally Amid Market Challenges

German industrial giant Siemens has announced plans to cut over 6,000 jobs globally, citing weak demand and increasing competition in key markets such as China and Germany. The job cuts, which represent approximately 2% of Siemens’ global workforce, are part of a broader strategy to strengthen the company’s competitiveness and enable investments in growth markets. […]

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Bengaluru IT Sector Faces AI Disruption: 50,000 Jobs Lost in 2024
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Bengaluru IT Sector Faces AI Disruption: 50,000 Jobs Lost in 2024

Bengaluru, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of India,” is grappling with one of its most severe job crises in recent history. Over 50,000 IT employees were laid off in 2024, primarily due to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. This wave of layoffs has not only disrupted the lives of […]

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Morgan Stanley plans to cut around 2,000 jobs this month
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Morgan Stanley plans to cut around 2,000 jobs this month

Morgan Stanley plans to cut around 2,000 jobs this month, following similar moves by Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Bank of America. Despite posting strong profits in late 2024, Morgan Stanley the bank is reducing its workforce by 2-3%, according to Bloomberg. The cuts will not affect financial advisers. The Wave of Job Cuts on Wall […]

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Amazon to Cut 14,000 Managerial Roles in Cost-Saving Drive
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Amazon to Cut 14,000 Managerial Roles in Cost-Saving Drive

To streamline operations and enhance efficiency, Amazon is set to lay off 14,000 managerial employees by early 2025. This decision, part of the company’s broader cost-cutting strategy, aims to save between $2.1 billion and $3.6 billion annually. The layoffs represent a 13% reduction in Amazon’s global management workforce, reducing the number of managers from 105,770 […]

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PwC, KPMG, EY and Deloitte Employees Fear Job Cuts
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PwC, KPMG, EY and Deloitte Employees Fear Job Cuts

Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), and KPMG—are grappling with significant workforce challenges as fears of job cuts loom large. These concerns have been fueled by a combination of economic uncertainties, evolving client demands, and a slowdown in the consulting market. Employees across various levels, from associates to senior consultants, are […]

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JioStar Announces 600 Job Cuts in Post-Merger Restructuring
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JioStar Announces 600 Job Cuts in Post-Merger Restructuring

JioStar, the newly formed joint venture between Reliance Industries’ Viacom18 and Disney’s Star India, has announced plans to cut 600 jobs as part of its post-merger workforce restructuring. This move comes in the wake of the merger, which created India’s largest media and entertainment company, valued at ₹70,352 crore. The layoffs aim to streamline operations, […]

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Flipkart Shuts Down ANS Commerce, Lays Off Entire Workforce
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Flipkart Shuts Down ANS Commerce, Lays Off Entire Workforce

Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, has decided to shut down its subsidiary, ANS Commerce, and lay off its entire workforce. This decision comes three years after Flipkart acquired the Gurugram-based company in 2022. ANS Commerce, a full-stack e-commerce enabler, provided a range of support services, including marketing tools, warehousing, and store technology, to businesses looking […]

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