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Updated on: Dec 2025

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Amazon Slashes Technical Roles at European HQ

Dec 18, 2025

McKinsey Plans Massive Job Cuts in Support Functions

McKinsey amp Company, the worlds most prestigious management consulting firm, is embarking on one...

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Dec 17, 2025

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Disney-OpenAI Deal Triggers Workforce Anxiety Over Job Cuts

The Walt Disney Companys reported billion partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has sent ripples...

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Dec 15, 2025

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Porsche Plans to Cut Up to of Admin. Jobs to Fund EV Shift

Porsche AG, the iconic German sports car manufacturer, has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly...

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Dec 13, 2025

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Industry

Volkswagen India Launches VRS for 2,300 Plant Workers

The Volkswagen Group is offering a voluntary early retirement scheme (VRS) to all 2,300 blue-collar workers across its two manufacturing facilities in India. The move is part of a broader, strategic restructuring aimed at optimizing manpower, reducing fixed costs, and strengthening the German automaker’s long-term viability in the highly competitive Indian market. Below-Capacity Operations Drive […]

Dec 12, 2025

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Indeed and Glassdoor Lay Off 1,300 Employees

Indeed and Glassdoor, two of the world’s leading job search and employer review platforms, have announced a significant wave of job cuts, eliminating approximately 1,300 roles. This reduction, which represents about 6% of the workforce within the HR Technology segment of their Japanese parent company, Recruit Holdings, is explicitly tied to a major strategic pivot […]

Dec 12, 2025

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TCS Confirms Retrenchment of 376 Employees in Pune

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has retrenched 376 employees in its Pune facility over two consecutive quarters, according to a recent statement made by a Maharashtra state minister in the legislative council. The disclosure, which came in response to a query regarding job losses in the IT sector, brings a degree […]

Dec 11, 2025

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Intel Initiates 15% Job Cuts in Santa Clara

Intel Corporation, the semiconductor giant, has commenced significant layoffs at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, as part of a larger, previously announced plan to reduce its global workforce by approximately 15%. This strategic, multi-billion-dollar cost-cutting measure is designed to help the company navigate a challenging global chip market. It also allows Intel to reinvest […]

Dec 10, 2025

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Whatfix Cuts 60-80 Jobs Amid AI Adoption Wave

Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) provider Whatfix, backed by major investors like Warburg Pincus and SoftBank, has initiated a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoff of approximately 6% of its global workforce. The cuts, estimated to impact between 60 to 80 employees, primarily target the company’s non-engineering functions, specifically its sales and marketing (Go-To-Market or GTM) […]

Dec 10, 2025

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PepsiCo to Cut 20% of U.S. Products and Announce Layoffs

PepsiCo Inc. has announced one of its most aggressive restructuring plans in years, encompassing significant job cuts, the closure of manufacturing lines, and the elimination of nearly one-fifth of its U.S. product portfolio. This wide-ranging overhaul comes after weeks of intense, yet collaborative, discussions with activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management, which has been pushing the […]

Dec 9, 2025

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UBS Headcount Poised to Fall Below 100,000 in Post-Merger Cuts

Swiss banking giant UBS is reportedly preparing for a new, sweeping wave of workforce reductions, with internal plans suggesting the elimination of up to 10,000 additional jobs worldwide by 2027. This move signals a significant escalation in the bank’s efforts to streamline operations and realize cost efficiencies following the historic emergency takeover of rival Credit […]

Dec 8, 2025

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IBM CEO Explains Why AI Isn’t the Primary Cause of Job Cuts

The narrative blaming Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the ongoing wave of mass layoffs across the global technology sector has been sharply challenged by IBM CEO Aravind Krishna. In a recent interview, Aravind asserted that the primary driver behind the job cuts is not automation, but rather a “natural correction” following what he termed “over-hiring” during […]

Dec 8, 2025

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Hundreds of Employees Report Sudden Dismissals at TCS

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT services companies, is facing significant backlash and official scrutiny following reports that approximately 365 employees, primarily based in its Pune facilities, were laid off over the last few days. Affected employees lodged formal complaints with the local Labour Commissioner, raising serious questions about the legality and fairness of […]

Dec 5, 2025

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Siti Networks Slashes Over 400 Jobs Amid Crippling Debt Crisis

Siti Networks Ltd., the multi-system operator (MSO) associated with Subhash Chandra’s Essel Group, has executed a large-scale workforce reduction, reportedly cutting over 400 jobs across various departments. The drastic move is a direct consequence of the company’s deepening financial crisis, stemming from massive outstanding debt obligations, failure to raise critical capital, and persistent operational losses. […]

Dec 3, 2025

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900 Jobs Lost as FedEx Logistics Hub Shuts Down in North Texas

FedEx, the global logistics and shipping giant, has announced a significant workforce reduction and the permanent closure of a large logistics facility in Coppell, Texas. The move will affect approximately 856 employees. This is a direct result of a major customer transitioning its business to a different third-party logistics provider. The Trigger: A Major Customer’s […]

Dec 2, 2025

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Zee Announces Major Layoffs and Workforce Rationalization

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has initiated a fresh round of job cuts, affecting approximately 200 employees and consultants, as part of an aggressive, ongoing restructuring drive. The decision is a continuation of the company’s cost rationalization strategy, which was accelerated following the high-profile collapse of its $10 billion merger agreement with Sony’s Indian subsidiary, […]

Dec 2, 2025