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Updated on: Oct 2026
PayPal India Layoffs: 600 Jobs Reported, Company Says 220 Affected
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PayPal India Layoffs: 600 Jobs Reported, Company Says 220 Affected

PayPal has cut jobs across its India operations as part of a wider global restructuring, with people familiar with the matter reporting that around 600 employees were affected. PayPal, however, has put the number at approximately 220 employees, or about 4% of its India workforce. The job cuts were carried out on August 31 and […]

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21,000 Jobs Down, $55.7 Billion Spent: What’s Next for Oracle Workforce?
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21,000 Jobs Down, $55.7 Billion Spent: What’s Next for Oracle Workforce?

Oracle may be preparing for another round of job cuts, with managers reportedly asked to identify employees who could be affected before September 1. The reported plans come as Oracle continues to spend heavily on data centres and cloud infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI-related computing. Managers Asked to Identify Employees Business Insider reported […]

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KPMG Australia Clarifies Media Reports of 1,000 Job Cuts
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KPMG Australia Clarifies Media Reports of 1,000 Job Cuts

KPMG Australia has said that no decision has been made on reports suggesting the firm is planning to cut around 1,000 jobs, following media speculation about a major workforce restructuring. The clarification came after the Australian Financial Review reported that KPMG Australia was considering reducing nearly 10% of its workforce as part of a cost-saving […]

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Uber Cuts Customer Support Workforce, Tweaks Hiring Priorities
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Uber Cuts Customer Support Workforce, Tweaks Hiring Priorities

Uber Technologies has laid off around 10% of its customer service workforce as the ride-hailing and delivery platform accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), streamlines operations, and reinforces its return-to-office strategy. This is a broader shift nowadays across the technology industry, where AI is increasingly influencing workforce planning and organisational design. According to Bloomberg, […]

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Intel Announces Fresh Layoffs: Will It Impact India’s Workforce?
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Intel Announces Fresh Layoffs: Will It Impact India’s Workforce?

Intel plans another round of layoffs in its Data Center and AI Group (DCAI) after eliminating around 40,000 jobs globally over the past two years as part of a broader restructuring aimed at improving efficiency and long-term competitiveness. The move comes just days before the company is set to announce its quarterly earnings, highlighting its […]

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

Layoffs remain one of the most difficult decisions companies make. While job cuts continue across the technology sector, there is a noticeable shift in how organizations are supporting affected employees during workforce reductions. According to Layoffs.fyi, 120,346 employees have been laid off by 226 technology companies in 2026 so far. Instead of simply announcing job […]

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Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year
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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 several business units, according to multiple media reports. As part of a global restructuring, the company is expected to reduce up to 2.5% of its worldwide workforce. While Microsoft has not announced country-specific impacts, India is unlikely to be completely […]

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General Motors Replaces 1,000 Workers with 50 Robots
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General Motors Replaces 1,000 Workers with 50 Robots

General Motors has introduced around 50 collaborative robots, or “cobots,” at its Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Detroit, Michigan, after more than 1,000 workers were laid off earlier this year. The move has sparked criticism from labour unions and renewed concerns over the impact of automation on manufacturing jobs. The automation push comes months […]

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Cisco Has Announced Plans to Lay Off 471 Employees by July 13
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Cisco Has Announced Plans to Lay Off 471 Employees by July 13

Networking giant Cisco has announced plans to lay off 471 employees across its three Bay Area offices as part of an ongoing global restructuring strategy aimed at accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and high-growth technologies. According to a regulatory filing, the workforce reduction will begin on July 13 and impact 236 employees at […]

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