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Updated on: Jul 2025
Jobs Cut as Scale AI Restructures GenAI Division
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Jobs Cut as Scale AI Restructures GenAI Division

Jul 17, 2025

Bumble Slashes of Workforce to Rebuild Amid User Decline

Dating app giant Bumble Inc. has announced a sweeping reduction in its global workforce, impacti...

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Jul 16, 2025
Bumble Slashes of Workforce to Rebuild Amid User Decline

Indeed and Glassdoor Cut , Jobs as AI Takes Over Hiring

Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, has announced plans to lay of...

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Jul 12, 2025
Indeed and Glassdoor Cut , Jobs as AI Takes Over Hiring

Intel Begins Restructuring Global Workforce to Face Job Cuts

Intel Corporation, one of the worlds leading semiconductor manufacturers, has initiated a sweeping ...

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Jul 9, 2025
Intel Begins Restructuring Global Workforce to Face Job Cuts
Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Largest Layoff Since 2023
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Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Largest Layoff Since 2023

Microsoft has confirmed its decision to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, marking its largest workforce reduction in over two years and the second major round of layoffs in 2025. The cuts represent less than 4% of the company’s global workforce of 228,000 employees as of June 2024. This move is part of a broader strategy […]

Jul 3, 2025
Panasonic Shuts Down White Goods in India, Layoffs Expected
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Panasonic Shuts Down White Goods in India, Layoffs Expected

Panasonic Holdings has announced its decision to exit the washing machine and refrigerator segments in the country. The Japanese electronics giant will cease production of these appliances at its Jhajjar factory in Haryana, a decision that is expected to result in layoffs in high double digits. This restructuring is part of Panasonic’s broader global strategy […]

Jun 27, 2025
Dating App Bumble Cuts 240 Jobs Globally in Strategic Pivot
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Dating App Bumble Cuts 240 Jobs Globally in Strategic Pivot

Dating app giant Bumble Inc. has announced a sweeping workforce reduction, cutting 30% of its global staff, or approximately 240 employees. The move, announced through a company-wide communication and regulatory filings on June 25, 2025, is expected to generate $40 million in annual cost savings. Bumble plans to reinvest these savings into product innovation and […]

Jun 27, 2025
Intel Begins Layoffs: Slashes 20% Workforce
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Intel Begins Layoffs: Slashes 20% Workforce

Intel Corporation has initiated one of the most significant workforce reductions in its history, with plans to cut up to 20% of its global workforce, potentially affecting nearly 20,000 employees. The move, led by newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, is part of Intel’s broader strategy to become leaner, faster, and more efficient. It comes in […]

Jun 26, 2025
Google Cuts 75 Jobs from TV Division, Plans Hiring in India
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Google Cuts 75 Jobs from TV Division, Plans Hiring in India

Google has laid off approximately 75 employees—about 25% of its Google TV and Android TV team—as part of a broader shift to prioritize artificial intelligence (AI) and YouTube-centric strategies. The layoffs, confirmed on June 24, 2025, coincide with a 10% budget cut in the company’s smart TV initiatives and reflect a recalibration of resources within […]

Jun 25, 2025
Microsoft Plans Layoffs at Xbox Division
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Microsoft Plans Layoffs at Xbox Division

Microsoft is preparing to implement another round of major job cuts within its Xbox gaming division, marking the fourth significant layoff in the unit over the past 18 months. The layoffs are expected to begin as early as next week, coinciding with the company’s fiscal year-end on June 30. This move is part of a […]

Jun 25, 2025
StanChart Cuts 80 Jobs in Singapore, Moves Roles to India
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StanChart Cuts 80 Jobs in Singapore, Moves Roles to India

Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) has initiated a fresh round of job cuts in Singapore, reportedly laying off around 80 employees, primarily from its technology and operations teams. The move is part of the bank’s broader “Fit for Growth” restructuring programme, aimed at reducing operational costs and returning US$1.5 billion to shareholders. While the bank has […]

Jun 20, 2025
Pentagon Ends Weekly Task Emails as Civilian Job Cuts Loom
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Pentagon Ends Weekly Task Emails as Civilian Job Cuts Loom

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Pentagon has officially scrapped its weekly employee check-in email requirement for civilian staff. The move comes as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce the size of the civilian workforce, with officials confirming plans to cut 5–8% of civilian roles, potentially affecting over 50,000 employees. The now-defunct […]

Jun 20, 2025
Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul
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Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul

Microsoft is preparing to implement another significant round of layoffs, this time targeting thousands of roles in its sales and marketing divisions, according to multiple reports. The move is part of the company’s broader effort to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The layoffs are expected to be […]

Jun 19, 2025
Intel to Lay Off Over 10,000 Employees Without Severance
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Intel to Lay Off Over 10,000 Employees Without Severance

Intel Corporation is set to lay off over 10,000 employees beginning July 2025, primarily from its Intel Foundry division. The layoffs, which will affect 15% to 20% of the foundry workforce, come as part of a broader cost-cutting and restructuring strategy under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Notably, the company has confirmed that no severance packages, […]

Jun 19, 2025
Intel to Face Job Cuts in July as Company Restructures
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Intel to Face Job Cuts in July as Company Restructures

Intel is set to initiate a significant round of layoffs starting mid-July 2025, marking the first major workforce reduction under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The restructuring primarily targets Intel Foundry, the company’s internal manufacturing division. While Intel has not disclosed the exact number of job cuts, reports indicate that layoffs will impact factory workers […]

Jun 16, 2025
NASA Faces Historic Budget Cuts, Offers Voluntary Exit Programs
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NASA Faces Historic Budget Cuts, Offers Voluntary Exit Programs

NASA has launched a voluntary separation plan, offering early retirement and deferred resignation options to employees as part of a major cost-cutting initiative. The move comes in response to proposed federal budget reductions, which aim to shrink the space agency’s workforce by nearly 32% by 2026. The plan is designed to ease transitions while ensuring […]

Jun 12, 2025