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Updated on: May 2026

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Cloudflare Layoffs , Jobs Cut as Company Shifts Focus to AI

May 11, 2026

Freshworks is Sizing Down After a Record-Breaking Quarter

Freshworks Inc. announced a significant restructuring on May , , cutting approximately of i...

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May 6, 2026

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Coinbase Employees Are Losing Their Jobs to AI Efficiency

In a move that signals a paradigm shift for the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase Global, Inc. annou...

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May 6, 2026

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Este Lauder Global Layoffs , Jobs Cut

Beauty giant The Este Lauder Companies ELC has significantly escalated its global restructuring e...

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May 5, 2026

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Meta Plans to Cut 7,800 Roles and Close 6,000 Open Positions

A wave of anxiety is sweeping through Meta Platforms Inc. as the company prepares to issue termination letters to approximately 7,800 employees on May 20, 2026. This initial round represents roughly 10% of the social media giant’s global workforce and marks the beginning of what sources suggest could be several waves of cuts throughout the year. The Logistics of “Survival” […]

May 5, 2026

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Cognizant Plans $320M Restructuring, Layoffs Expected in AI Shift

Cognizant has announced a restructuring plan worth between $230 million and $320 million as it adjusts to the rising use of artificial intelligence and automation in the IT services sector. The initiative, called Project Leap, will run through 2026 and is aimed at improving efficiency, cutting costs, and aligning the company with changing client needs. […]

May 3, 2026

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KPMG to Cut 10% of US Audit Partners After Early Retirement Plan Falls Short

Global accounting firm KPMG plans to cut nearly 10% of its audit partners in the United States of America (USA) after efforts to encourage early retirement did not work as expected. The move shows the pressure on firms to adjust their workforce based on current business needs. Retirement Plan Did Not Work KPMG had offered […]

Apr 29, 2026

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Meta Confirms May 20 Layoffs and Freezes 6,000 Openings

Meta Platforms has officially notified its workforce that it will eliminate approximately 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, on May 20, 2026. In an internal memo sent Thursday, Chief People Officer Janelle Gale confirmed the timeline for the cuts, which will also see 6,000 currently open positions frozen indefinitely. Meta Layoffs Transparency Forced by Leaks […]

Apr 24, 2026

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Meta is Cutting 8,000 More Positions by Next Month

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly preparing for a significant workforce reduction, with plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees by next month. This potential move signals a continuation of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s “Year of Efficiency,” as the tech giant seeks to further streamline operations and pivot resources […]

Apr 19, 2026

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Oracle India is Compensating Employees During Its Global AI Shift

Internal details regarding Oracle India’s severance structure have surfaced online following recent restructuring efforts within its cloud and applications divisions. The leaked information provides a rare look into the compensation being offered to impacted employees as the technology giant realigns its global workforce to prioritize AI-integrated services. Oracle Severance Structure: Pay and Benefits According to […]

Apr 14, 2026

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Sony Pictures Announces Strategic Workforce Reduction

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has confirmed plans to reduce its global workforce by several hundred positions. This decision marks the latest in a wave of consolidations hitting the entertainment industry as major studios pivot to address a cooling streaming market and shifting consumer habits following a turbulent year for Hollywood. Sony Pictures Layoffs: Targeted Cuts […]

Apr 10, 2026

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SpiceJet Clears Credit Suisse Dues and Eyes 300 Daily Flights

SpiceJet is navigating a high-stakes legal and financial crossroads. As of April 9, 2026, the airline is under intense judicial pressure following a final four-week ultimatum from the Delhi High Court. The court has ordered the carrier to deposit ₹144.5 crore in cash to settle its long-standing dispute with Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways, rejecting the airline’s proposal […]

Apr 9, 2026

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Amazon Issues Official Statement on May Restructuring Claims

Amazon has officially pushed back against viral reports suggesting the company is planning a massive new round of layoffs for May 2026. Speculation had been mounting that the e-commerce and cloud giant was preparing to cut an additional 14,000 roles, but a company spokesperson recently dismissed the rumors as “false and not based in fact.” […]

Apr 9, 2026

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23% of GoPro Workforce Eliminated to Curb Losses

Action camera pioneer GoPro has announced a major restructuring plan that includes a 23% reduction of its global workforce. According to an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 7, 2026, the company will eliminate approximately 145 positions from its total headcount of 631 employees as it struggles to regain […]

Apr 9, 2026

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Disney Layoffs 2026: 1,000 Jobs at Risk Under New CEO

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly preparing for a fresh round of job cuts, targeting approximately 1,000 positions across its global operations. This marks the first significant workforce reduction under the leadership of Josh D’Amaro, who officially assumed the role of CEO in March 2026. The move signals a continued commitment to the aggressive cost-cutting […]

Apr 9, 2026

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HCLTech Announces Phased Layoffs Through December 2026

HCLTech, a leading global IT services firm, has announced plans to lay off 120 employees at its Orlando facility. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing dated April 1, 2026, the job cuts are scheduled to take place between May 2026 and December 2026, with a few remaining separations potentially extending into […]

Apr 8, 2026