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Layoffs: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jul 2026
Volkswagen Workers to Grill CEO Blume Over 100,000 Job Cuts
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Volkswagen Workers to Grill CEO Blume Over 100,000 Job Cuts

Volkswagen employees are set to directly question CEO Oliver Blume in August as the German carmaker faces growing unrest over a reported restructuring plan that could involve as many as 100,000 job cuts and the closure of four factories in Germany. The company’s works council said it will hold extraordinary staff assemblies next month, giving […]

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HDFC Bank Cut 3,343 Jobs—but That’s Only Half the Story
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HDFC Bank Cut 3,343 Jobs—but That’s Only Half the Story

India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has reported a reduction of 3,343 employees during FY26, signalling a shift in workforce strategy as the bank accelerates technology-led transformation. However, the country’s largest private sector lender has clarified that technology is not being deployed to replace employees but to enhance productivity and create opportunities for people […]

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Microsoft Issues Clarification on Recent Layoffs, H-1B Visa Claims
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Microsoft Issues Clarification on Recent Layoffs, H-1B Visa Claims

Microsoft has dismissed claims linking its recent layoffs to the H-1B visa programme, clarifying that the majority of employees affected by the latest workforce reduction were not based in the United States. The clarification follows widespread speculation on social media after the tech giant announced plans to eliminate around 4,800 jobs globally, or nearly 2.1% […]

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After 500 Earlier Cuts, KPMG Plans Another 200 Layoffs
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After 500 Earlier Cuts, KPMG Plans Another 200 Layoffs

KPMG is proposing another round of workforce reductions, with around 200 roles at risk across its corporate services division as the professional services firm continues to reshape its operating model following the integration of its UK and Swiss businesses. The proposed reductions are expected to impact nearly 10% of the firm’s corporate services workforce. Functions […]

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India’s IT Industry May See Silent Layoffs in 2026: TeamLease
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India’s IT Industry May See Silent Layoffs in 2026: TeamLease

Globally, 120,346 employees have been laid off by 226 technology companies in 2026 so far… and according to a TeamLease report, India’s IT industry is witnessing a new phase of workforce layoffs and restructuring. Silent Layoffs Replace Large Public Job Cuts India’s IT industry is witnessing a shift in how companies reduce their workforce. Instead of announcing large-scale […]

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The New Face of Layoffs: Why Companies Are Offering Better Severance Packages
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The New Face of Layoffs: Why Companies Are Offering Better Severance Packages

Layoffs remain one of the most difficult decisions companies make. While job cuts continue across the technology sector, there is a noticeable shift in how organizations are supporting affected employees during workforce reductions. According to Layoffs.fyi, 120,346 employees have been laid off by 226 technology companies in 2026 so far. Instead of simply announcing job […]

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Microsoft Tops Salesforce with Up to 39 Weeks of Massive Severance Pay
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Microsoft Tops Salesforce with Up to 39 Weeks of Massive Severance Pay

Microsoft has announced a comprehensive severance package for employees affected by its latest round of layoffs, which impacted around 4,800 employees, or approximately 2.1% of its global workforce. The package includes financial support and continued benefits as the company streamlines its operations and reallocates resources toward artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. The announcement comes just […]

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Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting 2.1% of Its Global Workforce
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Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting 2.1% of Its Global Workforce

On July 6, 2026, Microsoft announced to cut around 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, as the company continues to reorganise its business while making large investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The layoffs will affect multiple teams across the company, with the biggest impact on its Xbox gaming business. Around 3,200 positions […]

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Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year
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Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year

Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across several business units, according to multiple media reports. As part of a global restructuring, the company is expected to reduce up to 2.5% of its worldwide workforce. While Microsoft has not announced country-specific impacts, India is unlikely to be completely […]

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Volkswagen Plans Biggest Job Cuts in Its History
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Volkswagen Plans Biggest Job Cuts in Its History

German auto giant Volkswagen is reportedly considering one of the largest restructuring exercises in automotive industry history, with plans that could result in up to 100,000 job cuts and the closure of four manufacturing facilities in Germany, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposals are expected to be discussed during a supervisory board […]

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General Motors Replaces 1,000 Workers with 50 Robots
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General Motors Replaces 1,000 Workers with 50 Robots

General Motors has introduced around 50 collaborative robots, or “cobots,” at its Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Detroit, Michigan, after more than 1,000 workers were laid off earlier this year. The move has sparked criticism from labour unions and renewed concerns over the impact of automation on manufacturing jobs. The automation push comes months […]

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Oracle Starts New Layoffs, Over 500 Employees Received 6 AM Emails
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Oracle Starts New Layoffs, Over 500 Employees Received 6 AM Emails

Oracle has started a new round of layoffs in Romania, affecting more than 500 employees. The job cuts are part of the company’s ongoing global workforce restructuring. According to reports, affected employees received an email at around 6:00 a.m. informing them that they were included in a collective dismissal process. This is one of Oracle’s […]

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