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The New Face of Layoffs Why Companies Are Offering Better Severance Packages

Jul 10, 2026

Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year

Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across ...

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Jul 1, 2026

Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year

General Motors Replaces , Workers with Robots

General Motors has introduced around collaborative robots, or cobots, at its Factor...

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Jun 27, 2026

General Motors Replaces , Workers with Robots

Cisco Has Announced Plans to Lay Off Employees by July

Networking giant Cisco has announced plans to lay off employees across its three Bay Area office...

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Jun 26, 2026

Cisco Has Announced Plans to Lay Off Employees by July

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Why Truecaller is Cutting Staff After India Revenue Dip

Truecaller, the popular caller identification and spam-blocking platform, has announced it will reduce its global workforce by approximately 70 employees. The decision comes as the Swedish company grapples with a significant revenue slowdown in India, its largest and most critical market. India Revenue Slump Triggers Truecaller Restructuring For years, India has been the primary growth engine […]

May 12, 2026

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Cloudflare Layoffs: 1,100 Jobs Cut as Company Shifts Focus to AI

Cloudflare, Inc., a leading provider of cloud security and connectivity solutions, has announced a significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 1,100 jobs. The move signals a strategic pivot as the company prioritizes artificial intelligence (AI) integration and seeks to overhaul its underperforming sales operations. Cloudflare Restructuring for Performance and Efficiency The layoffs primarily impact Cloudflare’s sales and […]

May 11, 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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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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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

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The Q3 Earnings Report Predicted 30,000 Oracle Layoffs

As thousands of Oracle employees globally—including an estimated 12,000 in India—woke up to “6 AM termination emails” last week, a startling realization has emerged: the company had documented the inevitability of these cuts weeks ago. Oracle’s Q3 FY2026 earnings report, filed on March 10, contained a specific “AI efficiency” clause. This served as a blueprint […]

Apr 7, 2026

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NITES Flags Mental Health Crisis; Demands New AI Layoff Policy

Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has issued a high-priority call for immediate government intervention to safeguard white-collar workers. As major tech conglomerates execute massive “AI-led” layoffs in 2026, the union argues that the current legal framework is insufficient to protect employees from “cold and impersonal” terminations. Reskilling Over Retrenchment NITES President Harpreet Singh Saluja emphasized that while […]

Apr 6, 2026

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Meta Files New Layoff Notices; 200 More Jobs Slashed

Meta Platforms has announced a fresh round of job cuts as CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s “Year of AI” transition accelerates. In filings submitted to California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) on April 3, 2026, the social media giant confirmed it will eliminate nearly 200 roles across its Silicon Valley hubs. This move is part of a broader, high-stakes restructuring […]

Apr 6, 2026