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Updated on: Sep 2026
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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Why Truecaller is Cutting Staff After India Revenue Dip
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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 […]

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

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Cognizant Plans $320M Restructuring, Layoffs Expected in AI Shift
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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. […]

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