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Updated on: Oct 2025

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Exxon Mobil Faces Scrutiny Over Global Layoff Plans

Oct 6, 2025

Big Payout, Bigger Tax TCS Employees Face Surprise Burden

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services firm, is undergoing a significant workf...

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Oct 6, 2025

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US Senators Question TCS on Hiring Practices and H-B Visa Use

Two senior U.S. SenatorsCharles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Richard D...

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Oct 4, 2025

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TCS Denies Reports of , Layoffs, Only Reduction

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services company, has denied reports suggesting ...

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Oct 1, 2025

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Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Administrative Jobs by 2030

German airline group Lufthansa has announced plans to eliminate 4,000 administrative positions by 2030 as part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and long-term profitability. The move, disclosed during the company’s Capital Markets Day in Munich, will primarily affect non-operational staff in Germany and is being carried out in consultation with […]

Sep 30, 2025

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TCS Layoffs Spark Anxiety as Employees Question Transparency

Employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, are grappling with rising uncertainty following a wave of layoffs and internal restructuring. While the company officially stated that only 2% of its workforce—approximately 12,000 employees—would be impacted, multiple reports and union claims suggest the actual number could be significantly higher, possibly exceeding 30,000. […]

Sep 30, 2025

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Accenture Lays Off Over 11,000 Employees Globally

Accenture, the global IT and consulting firm, has laid off more than 11,000 employees over the past three months as part of a sweeping restructuring initiative aimed at aligning its workforce with emerging demands in artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s headcount dropped from 791,000 in May to 779,000 by the end of August 2025. The […]

Sep 29, 2025

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Bosch to Slash Jobs Across Key Sites to Address Cost Gap

German engineering and auto-parts giant Robert Bosch GmbH has announced plans to cut 13,000 jobs by 2030, primarily in its mobility division across Germany. The move is part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at addressing an annual cost gap of €2.5 billion ($2.93 billion) in its automotive business. The job reductions will affect approximately […]

Sep 26, 2025

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TCS Rejects Reddit Allegations of Physical Assault by HR

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing controversy after a former employee accused members of its Human Resources (HR) team of physically assaulting him. The company has denied the claims, calling them “inaccurate and a misrepresentation of facts.” Alleged Incident at Noida Office The allegations surfaced through a viral post on […]

Sep 24, 2025

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Ola Electric and Ride-Hailing Units Undergo Major Layoffs

Ola has undertaken a major workforce reduction, cutting its employee base by nearly 60% between April and August 2024. The company’s headcount dropped from 886 to 376 employees during this period, marking one of the most significant downsizing moves in India’s ride-hailing sector in recent years. The decision comes amid intensifying competition from rivals such […]

Sep 24, 2025

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TCS Employee Alleges Physical Assault by HR After Termination

Shocking Allegation Surfaces on Reddit A former employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has made a startling allegation against the company’s Human Resources (HR) team, claiming he was physically assaulted after questioning his termination. The claim, first shared on the subreddit r/IndianWorkplace, has since gone viral, sparking widespread debate on workplace ethics and employee rights […]

Sep 23, 2025

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PwC Lays Off 1,500 Employees and 60 Partners in the Middle East

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has laid off approximately 1,500 employees and 60 partners across its Middle East operations, marking one of the firm’s most significant regional workforce reductions in recent years. The decision follows a breakdown in relations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which imposed a one-year ban on PwC from February 2025, barring the […]

Sep 22, 2025

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Online Gaming Law Forces Gameskraft to Restructure, Cut Jobs

Bengaluru-based online gaming firm Gameskraft has announced the layoff of 120 employees across teams and functions, following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation, passed by Parliament on August 21, bans all forms of real-money online gaming, including platforms where users deposit funds with the expectation of monetary […]

Sep 20, 2025

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Opendoor to Cut 85% of Staff, Chairman Calls Company “Bloated”

Opendoor Technologies, the real estate technology firm known for its online home buying and selling platform, is facing renewed scrutiny after its cofounder and newly appointed chairman, Keith Rabois, made blunt remarks about the company’s staffing levels. In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, Keith stated that Opendoor, which currently employs around […]

Sep 19, 2025

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Ford Responds to Lagging EV Demand with German Job Cuts

Ford Motor Company has announced plans to eliminate up to 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle (EV) production facility in Cologne, Germany. The decision comes in response to weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars across Europe, prompting the automaker to scale back operations and shift to a single-shift schedule starting January 2026. The Cologne plant, which […]

Sep 17, 2025

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Google Cuts Over 200 AI Contractors Amid Project Ramp-Down

Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors involved in training and refining its artificial intelligence systems, including the Gemini chatbot and AI Overviews feature. The layoffs, carried out by outsourcing firm GlobalLogic and its subcontractors, occurred in at least two rounds during August 2025 and were executed with minimal prior notice. The affected […]

Sep 17, 2025