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Layoffs: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jul 2024
Yes Bank lays off 500 employees as part of restructuring efforts
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Yes Bank lays off 500 employees as part of restructuring efforts

An Indian private sector bank, Yes Bank has undertaken an internal restructuring that has resulted in the layoff of 500 employees, with additional layoffs expected in the coming weeks, according to The Economic Times. The layoffs have affected staff across multiple departments, including wholesale and retail, with the branch banking segment experiencing the most significant […]

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IT Sector Faces Silent Layoffs; Nearly 100,000 Jobs Lost in 2024
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IT Sector Faces Silent Layoffs; Nearly 100,000 Jobs Lost in 2024

The year 2024 has been a turbulent period for the IT and Tech sector, with nearly 100,000 employees losing their jobs globally. According to Layoffs.fyi, 337 tech companies have laid off 98,834 employees in this year 2024. This significant reduction in the workforce highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the industry amidst economic uncertainties and shifting market […]

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Paytm Employees Complain to Labour Ministry Over Layoffs
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Paytm Employees Complain to Labour Ministry Over Layoffs

According to Moneycontrol, several employees of the fintech platform Paytm have filed a complaint to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The complaint alleges that these employees were unlawfully terminated from their positions without being provided with any compensation. The report shows the serious nature of these allegations, bringing attention to potential issues within the […]

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Paytm lays off employees to improve cost efficiency
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Paytm lays off employees to improve cost efficiency

One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, is implementing layoffs of an undisclosed number of employees as part of its restructuring efforts. This move aims to improve cost efficiency and streamline operations. The company has also committed to providing outplacement support to help the affected employees transition to new job opportunities. However, One97 Communications Limited […]

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Kissflow to lays off 45-50 employees
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Kissflow to lays off 45-50 employees

According to Money Control, Kissflow has reduced its workforce by approximately 15 percent, affecting around 45-50 employees. This downsizing spans across various departments, including sales, marketing, and product development. The layoffs were a consequence of the recent shutdown of certain products. Additionally, the decision followed the company’s annual performance reviews, which likely influenced the evaluation […]

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An Employee Feels Survivorship Guilt After 80% Team was laid off
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An Employee Feels Survivorship Guilt After 80% Team was laid off

In a recent Reddit post, an employee shared his emotions following his company’s mass layoff of 80% of his team. He expressed his emotions and lamented the lack of communication and closure, noting how his colleagues, already grappling with personal difficulties, were impacted by the sudden upheaval without warning or support. Sharing his views and […]

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Google & Microsoft to lay off hundreds of roles: Report
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Google & Microsoft to lay off hundreds of roles: Report

According to several media reports the top two leading IT firms Google and Microsoft lay off hundreds of roles. Google, led by Sundar Pichai laid off around 100 employees in its cloud unit last week. These cuts impacted sales, consulting, marketing, operations, and engineering departments, according to a CNBC report. A Google spokesperson said that […]

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Ola Electric Cuts 500 Jobs for Cost Reduction
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Ola Electric Cuts 500 Jobs for Cost Reduction

According to Economic Times, Ola Electric is preparing to downsize its workforce by approximately 400-500 employees across various departments. This restructuring initiative is slated to unfold over the forthcoming weeks as part of a broader strategy to trim operational expenditures in anticipation of the company’s impending initial public offering (IPO). However, the precise extent of […]

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Paytm plans to cut 5,000-6,300 jobs amid the crisis
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Paytm plans to cut 5,000-6,300 jobs amid the crisis

A multinational financial technology company, Paytm plans to cut 5,000-6,300 jobs amid the crisis. The company may cut around 15-20 percent of its workforce. In recent years, employee costs have increased due to investments primarily in technology, merchant sales, and financial services. For the coming year, while Paytm continues to invest in the merchant sales team […]

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Ex-Infosys Employee Claims Unfair Layoffs in Viral Post
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Ex-Infosys Employee Claims Unfair Layoffs in Viral Post

A former employee of Infosys, an Indian multinational IT company, shared a LinkedIn post from Kumar Shubham, who worked as a Senior System Engineer. In his LinkedIn post, Kumar Shubham alleged that Infosys has engaged in unfair layoffs. This post has since gone viral, sparking a wide array of reactions from the online community. Many […]

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Walmart to Cut Hundreds of Corporate Jobs, Relocate Some
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Walmart to Cut Hundreds of Corporate Jobs, Relocate Some

According to WSJ, Walmart is undergoing a significant restructuring, with plans to slash hundreds of corporate positions while urging many remote employees to transition back to office settings. Specifically, employees based in smaller offices located in Dallas, Atlanta, and Toronto are being directed to relocate to larger central hubs, including Walmart’s corporate headquarters in Bentonville, […]

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Indeed to layoff 1,000 employees, 8% of the workforce: CEO
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Indeed to layoff 1,000 employees, 8% of the workforce: CEO

Career website, Indeed plans to layoff approximately 1,000 employees, constituting around 8% of its workforce to streamline its organizational structure. Layoffs target specific departments, primarily R&D and Go-to-Market teams, with a heavier impact in the U.S. The restructuring spares certain groups and regions but signals a strategic shift. Indeed CEO Chris Hyams underscores the targeted […]

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