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Updated on: Apr 2023
M to layoff , employees globally, Amazon begins layoff in HR
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M to layoff , employees globally, Amazon begins layoff in HR

Apr 27, 2023

Meta fired -week pregnant employee, heres what happened next

The major companies that laid off employees include Meta, Infosys, Amazon, Google, Byjus, Wipro, an...

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Apr 26, 2023
Meta fired -week pregnant employee, heres what happened next

Edtech Startup Skill-Lync lays off more than employees

Chennai-based, Edtech Startup Skill-Lync which provides job opportunities to students upon completio...

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Apr 25, 2023
Edtech Startup Skill-Lync lays off more than employees

Layoffs have no end Deloitte to slash , jobs

According to the reports of Business Today, an international professional services company, Deloitte...

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Apr 22, 2023
Layoffs have no end Deloitte to slash , jobs
Simpl to layoff 150, Twitter’s rival Koo to sack 30% staff
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Simpl to layoff 150, Twitter’s rival Koo to sack 30% staff

The year 2023 has seen a downfall in hiring and an increase in the number of layoffs. Now, reports have circulated that Simpl and Koo have laid off employees. Simpl to layoff 150 employees India’s leading 1-tap checkout network meant to make payments invisible and money intelligent, Simpl will sack 25 percent which is nearly […]

Apr 20, 2023
Meta to look more layoffs across Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram
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Meta to look more layoffs across Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram

In accordance with Bloomberg Reports, Meta formerly known as Facebook will layoffs companywide as it plans to restructure teams and works towards the goals. As Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg earlier in February declared 2023 the “year of efficiency.” The company has informed managers to prepare for the job cuts. It indicates the layoffs will affect employees from Facebook, […]

Apr 19, 2023
EY to sack 3,000 Jobs or 5% nearly of its workforce
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EY to sack 3,000 Jobs or 5% nearly of its workforce

One of the Big Four accounting firms, Ernst & Young (EY) will cut 3,000 Jobs or 5% nearly of its Workforce in the US due to ‘Overcapacity’. The announcement follows less than a week after the unit’s objection torpedoed the global accounting giant’s plan to break up its audit and consulting units. Also Watch, Recession […]

Apr 18, 2023
Accenture is delaying onboarding for new-hire on top of job cuts
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Accenture is delaying onboarding for new-hire on top of job cuts

According to the reports of Livemint, An Irish-American professional services company, Accenture is delaying onboarding for new-hire and considering the start date of new hires. The reports further emphasized that the company’s recruiter apologized for the delay and said “The decision was made to create the best possible new joiner experience. One of the joiners affected by the […]

Apr 14, 2023
IT company cuts 13% workforce of global team; read founder email
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IT company cuts 13% workforce of global team; read founder email

IT company, Amplitude co-founders Spenser Skates, Curtis Liu, and Jeffrey Wang sent an email announcing the decision to reduce the company’s global team by 13%. Amplitude is a digital analytics platform that gives self-service visibility into the entire customer journey. The IT company has the brain behind more than 45,000 digital products at over 1,000 […]

Apr 13, 2023
Google rolls back its COVID vaccine policy, Pichai on mass layoffs
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Google rolls back its COVID vaccine policy, Pichai on mass layoffs

Earlier Google had announced to elimination or reduction of several perks, including some of the company’s micro kitchens. This provided employees with free snacks like cereal, espresso, and seltzer water. The company was making changes in its companywide benefits as it seeks to reallocate funds and create cost-cutting measures. The company has suspended the provision of […]

Apr 12, 2023
Practo sacks 41 employees; Tips entering startups during layoffs
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Practo sacks 41 employees; Tips entering startups during layoffs

Healthtech startup Practo has sacked nearly 41 employees due to Performance Issues. “As always, we are and will remain fully committed to providing the requisite support to all employees who may be impacted,” said Practo, in a statement. The company has terminated the employees based on the performance management and planning process. However, the company is […]

Apr 10, 2023
Google & Amazon offering upto 1 year salary to leave voluntarily
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Google & Amazon offering upto 1 year salary to leave voluntarily

According to the reports of the Business Standard, Both the tech companies Google & Amazon have recently announced the sack of thousands of employees. However, the companies are offering salaries so they leave voluntarily. Google Speaking about the geographical bifurcations in Europe mass layoffs are not possible due to labor protections. Prior to the layoffs, […]

Apr 7, 2023
Microsoft HR boss wrote a legendary memo 30 years ago on “employee perks” & “cost-cutting”
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Microsoft HR boss wrote a legendary memo 30 years ago on “employee perks” & “cost-cutting”

Steven Sinfosky, the former President of Microsoft’s Windows business shared the memo on Twitter on Tuesday. His tweet says, “One of the most famous memos in all of Microsoft history was a first memo about cost-cutting which came about in 1993 (see early 90s recession). “Mike Murray, leading HR, wrote the memo “Shrimp and Weenies“—before MS, Mike […]

Apr 7, 2023
Amazon to plans to cut Stock Awards & fire hundreds of employees
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Amazon to plans to cut Stock Awards & fire hundreds of employees

The e-commerce technology company, Amazon has recently announced to sack more than 100 employees from its gaming division.  The company is ongoing efforts to restructure and streamline its operations resulting in layoffs. The company’s Games VP Christoph Hartmann wrote a memo to staff and informed them about the job cuts. Christoph Hartmann wrote, “After evaluating […]

Apr 6, 2023
Virgin Orbit COO calls out company leadership for failures
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Virgin Orbit COO calls out company leadership for failures

According to the CNBC reports, Recently, Small-satellite launch provider Virgin Orbit was ceasing its operations. The company failed to secure a funding plan. Virgin Orbit is looking to sell assets in its bankruptcy filing. Hence, The company laid off 675 employees nearly 85% of its workforce. The company’s chief operating officer (COO) Tony Gingiss has […]

Apr 5, 2023
‘Rollercoaster of emotions,’ says Microsoft employee fired after 25 yrs of job
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‘Rollercoaster of emotions,’ says Microsoft employee fired after 25 yrs of job

The year 2023 started off with the layoff note. Many Tech companies have sacked lakhs of employees. Recently, Microsoft conducted another round of layoffs which affected 10,000 employees. Among the affected employees who lost their jobs a woman named Ann Pfeiffer has shared her experience. The company has fired the employee after over 25 years of service. […]

Apr 5, 2023