Layoffs: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2025

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Google Offers Buyouts to Employees Amid Cost-Cutting

Jun 12, 2025

Sony Confirms Bend Studio Layoffs, Studio Moves to New Project

Sony Bend Studio, the developer behind the popular Days Gone, has laid off of its workforce, aff...

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Jun 12, 2025

BlackRock Announces Job Cuts in Second Round of Layoffs

BlackRock, the worlds largest asset management firm, has announced plans to trim its workforce by ...

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Jun 9, 2025

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns Job-Hopping Analysts

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stern warning to junior analysts, stating that those who...

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Jun 9, 2025

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns Job-Hopping Analysts

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Amazon Lays Off Employees in Kindle and Goodreads Operations

Amazon has announced a restructuring of its Books division, leading to job cuts across Kindle and Goodreads. The company confirmed that fewer than 100 employees have been impacted by the layoffs, which are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Amazon continues to streamline operations under CEO Andy Jassy, who actively […]

Jun 6, 2025

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Procter & Gamble to Streamline Operations with 7,000 Layoffs

Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, has announced plans to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years, representing approximately 15% of its global non-manufacturing workforce. The move is part of a broader organizational restructuring aimed at streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and adapting to an increasingly challenging business environment. […]

Jun 6, 2025

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Volkswagen Workforce Shake-Up as 20,000 Employees Buyout

Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, is undergoing a major restructuring, with 20,000 workers in Germany agreeing to voluntary redundancy as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative. The move is part of a deal struck with unions last year, aiming to reduce the company’s workforce by 35,000 employees by 2030. The job cuts primarily affect Volkswagen’s core […]

Jun 4, 2025

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Microsoft Cuts Hundreds More Jobs Following 6,000 Layoffs in May

Microsoft has carried out another round of layoffs, eliminating over 300 positions just weeks after its largest workforce reduction in years. The latest job cuts, announced on June 2, 2025, follow the 6,000 layoffs in May, underscoring the tech industry’s ongoing efforts to trim costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI). A Microsoft spokesperson […]

Jun 4, 2025

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Salesforce Cuts Hiring for Engineers and Customer Service Roles

Salesforce, a global leader in cloud-based software solutions, has announced a significant shift in its hiring strategy, citing the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) as a key factor. The company has reduced hiring for engineers and customer service roles, reallocating resources to AI-driven productivity enhancements. AI’s Role in Salesforce Workforce Reduction Salesforce’s Chief Financial […]

May 30, 2025

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McKinsey Job Cuts Spark AI Debate as Paytm CEO Weighs In

Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma has sparked debate after publicly commenting on McKinsey & Company’s recent layoffs, which saw the consulting giant reduce its workforce by over 5,000 employees in the past 18 months. Vijay’s remarks, posted on X (formerly Twitter), suggested that artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are replacing traditional consultants, reshaping the industry’s […]

May 29, 2025

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Cars24 Cuts 120 Jobs, Shuts Down Non-Core Units

Used-car marketplace Cars24 has announced a fresh round of layoffs, affecting 120 employees across its non-core business units. This move comes as part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at streamlining operations and focusing on core business verticals. The layoffs follow a previous round in April 2025, when the company let go of 200 employees. […]

May 29, 2025

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IBM Cuts 8,000 Jobs as AI Takes Over HR Operations

IBM has announced a major workforce reduction, laying off approximately 8,000 employees, with the Human Resources (HR) department facing the most significant impact. The move comes as the company accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, replacing many administrative roles with AI-driven systems. The layoffs follow IBM’s recent decision to replace 200 HR […]

May 28, 2025

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McKinsey Layoffs: 5,000 Jobs Lost as Firm Restructures

McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, has announced a major workforce reduction, cutting 10% of its global staff. This marks one of the largest downsizing efforts in the firm’s nearly century-long history. The layoffs, which have unfolded over the past 18 months, come as the consulting industry grapples with slowing […]

May 28, 2025

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Volvo Faces Market Challenges, Implements 3,000 Job Cuts

Sweden-based Volvo Cars has announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs globally as part of a major cost-cutting initiative, citing economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and rising operational costs. The layoffs, which primarily affect white-collar employees, are part of Volvo’s broader restructuring strategy aimed at improving cash flow and long-term sustainability. Breakdown of Job Cuts at Volvo […]

May 27, 2025

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Walmart Summons Employees for In-Person Layoff Meetings

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has reportedly begun summoning employees to its offices for in-person termination meetings, raising concerns over workplace ethics and employee well-being. The layoffs, which primarily affect corporate and technology teams, are part of Walmart’s broader restructuring strategy aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. A viral LinkedIn post by a Bengaluru-based […]

May 26, 2025

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Luminar Technologies Announces New Layoffs Amid CEO Exit

Luminar Technologies, a leading lidar technology company, has initiated another round of workforce reductions, just days after the abrupt resignation of its CEO and founder, Austin Russell. The company confirmed in a regulatory filing that the layoffs are part of its 2025 Restructuring Plan, aimed at streamlining operations amid ongoing financial challenges. The latest layoffs […]

May 24, 2025