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Updated on: Jan 2026
Zomato CEO Reveals 5,000 Monthly Terminations
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Zomato CEO Reveals 5,000 Monthly Terminations

Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal (the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit), has revealed that Zomato terminates approximately 5,000 gig workers every month. Speaking on a recent video podcast with YouTuber Raj Shamani in early January 2026, Deepinder clarified that these deactivations are not arbitrary layoffs but are strictly linked to repeated instances of […]

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Sapiens Moves HQ to London and Slashes 800 Jobs
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Sapiens Moves HQ to London and Slashes 800 Jobs

Sapiens International Corporation, a long-standing leader in the insurance technology (InsurTech) sector, is undergoing a radical transformation following its $2.5 billion acquisition by the American private equity firm Advent International. The completion of the deal in mid-December 2025 has immediately triggered a series of aggressive restructuring moves, including massive workforce reductions, the replacement of nearly its […]

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Polish Media Giant Agora SA to Cut 6.5% of Workforce
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Polish Media Giant Agora SA to Cut 6.5% of Workforce

Agora SA, one of Poland’s largest and most influential media conglomerates, has announced a significant restructuring plan involving the layoff of up to 166 employees. The move, which impacts approximately 6.56% of the group’s total workforce, is part of a strategic pivot to streamline digital operations and automate legacy processes that the company described as “ineffective” in […]

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LiDAR Pioneer Luminar Technologies to Slash Workforce by 30%
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LiDAR Pioneer Luminar Technologies to Slash Workforce by 30%

Luminar Technologies, a leading developer of automotive LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a 30% reduction in its global workforce. This decision comes as the company attempts to transition from a research-and-development-heavy phase to a leaner, high-volume production model, aiming to preserve capital and accelerate its path […]

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Salesforce Shifts AI Strategy Following Major Support Cuts
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Salesforce Shifts AI Strategy Following Major Support Cuts

Salesforce, the global leader in CRM software, is fundamentally reassessing its AI-driven workforce strategy after a turbulent year of restructuring. Following the high-profile reduction of its customer support division by nearly 4,500 roles, the company is pivoting from “pure automation” to a more cautious, “deterministic” model. Senior leadership admits that their initial confidence in large […]

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Tech Giants Google, Amazon And Others Layoff 120,000+ in 2025
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Tech Giants Google, Amazon And Others Layoff 120,000+ in 2025

According to data from independent tracker Layoffs.fyi and recent government filings, over 122,000 tech workers across 550+ companies have faced layoff this year. The technology sector has entered a defining era of “The Great Recalibration” in 2025. While the total volume is slightly lower than the 2024 peak, the nature of these cuts is far more strategic. […]

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Coca-Cola Bottler HCCB Cuts 300 Jobs Amid 73% Profit Decline
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Coca-Cola Bottler HCCB Cuts 300 Jobs Amid 73% Profit Decline

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the wholly owned bottling arm of Coca-Cola in India, has initiated a workforce reduction of approximately 300 employees. Announced internally on December 24, 2025, the downsizing affects roughly 4% to 6% of the company’s total workforce of 5,000. The restructuring spans multiple verticals, including sales, supply chain, distribution, and plant-level bottling operations. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages […]

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Amazon Slashes 370 Technical Roles at European HQ
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Amazon Slashes 370 Technical Roles at European HQ

E-commerce giant Amazon has confirmed it will slash 370 positions at its European headquarters in Luxembourg. This decision, finalized in mid-December 2025, represents approximately 8.5% of its 4,370-strong workforce in the Grand Duchy. The layoffs are the largest single corporate redundancy the country has seen in two decades, signaling a stark shift in the relationship […]

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McKinsey Plans Massive Job Cuts in Support Functions
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McKinsey Plans Massive Job Cuts in Support Functions

McKinsey & Company, the world’s most prestigious management consulting firm, is embarking on one of its largest job reduction efforts in history, targeting non-client-facing support roles globally. The move, part of a major internal streamlining effort known internally as ‘Project Magnolia,’ is reportedly intended to centralize and reorganize how the firm manages its vast back-office […]

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Disney-OpenAI Deal Triggers Workforce Anxiety Over Job Cuts
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Disney-OpenAI Deal Triggers Workforce Anxiety Over Job Cuts

The Walt Disney Company’s reported $1 billion partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has sent ripples of anxiety through its vast employee base, particularly among creative and technical teams who fear the swift integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will lead to substantial job displacement. The landmark deal, representing a massive technological investment, signals Disney’s intention to […]

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Porsche Plans to Cut Up to 25% of Admin. Jobs to Fund EV Shift
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Porsche Plans to Cut Up to 25% of Admin. Jobs to Fund EV Shift

Porsche AG, the iconic German sports car manufacturer, has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly restructure its administrative and support functions, potentially resulting in a workforce reduction of up to 25% in certain indirect divisions. This strategic overhaul is a direct response to the massive financial requirements and operational shifts. These demands stem from the automotive […]

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Volkswagen India Launches VRS for 2,300 Plant Workers
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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 […]

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