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Updated on: May 2025
Tech Layoffs Microsoft, Google, Amazon Cut Thousands of Jobs
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Tech Layoffs Microsoft, Google, Amazon Cut Thousands of Jobs

May 23, 2025

IBM Rehires After AI-Driven Layoffs Backfire

IBM ambitious push toward AI-driven automation has taken an unexpected turn. After laying off nearly...

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May 22, 2025
IBM Rehires After AI-Driven Layoffs Backfire

HB Debate Heats Up as Walmart Slashes , Jobs

Retail giant Walmart has announced plans to eliminate , corporate jobs in the United States as p...

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May 22, 2025
HB Debate Heats Up as Walmart Slashes , Jobs

Dailyhunt Parent VerSe Innovation Cuts Jobs

VerSe Innovation, the parent company of Dailyhunt and Josh, has announced plans to lay off emplo...

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May 17, 2025
Dailyhunt Parent VerSe Innovation Cuts Jobs
Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices and Services Unit
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Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices and Services Unit

Amazon has announced the elimination of approximately 100 jobs within its Devices and Services division, marking another step in its ongoing corporate restructuring efforts. The layoffs, confirmed on May 15, 2025, affect teams responsible for developing products such as Kindle, Echo smart speakers, Alexa voice assistant, and Zoox autonomous vehicles. The move aligns with CEO […]

May 16, 2025
NASA Eliminates Diversity Office, Including Indian-Origin DEI Chief
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NASA Eliminates Diversity Office, Including Indian-Origin DEI Chief

NASA has officially terminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, leading to the dismissal of Neela Rajendra, the agency’s Indian-origin DEI chief. The move follows President Donald Trump’s executive order, which mandates the elimination of DEI initiatives across federal agencies. Neela Rajendra, who previously served as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at NASA’s […]

May 15, 2025
Luxury Brand Burberry Announces Major Job Cuts
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Luxury Brand Burberry Announces Major Job Cuts

British luxury fashion brand Burberry has announced plans to cut 1,700 jobs globally as part of a major cost-cutting initiative aimed at stabilizing its business. The decision comes amid declining sales, economic uncertainty, and a broader slowdown in the luxury market. Despite these challenges, Burberry reported better-than-expected financial results, narrowly avoiding a loss for the […]

May 15, 2025
Chegg to Lay Off 22% of Workforce Amid AI Disruptions
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Chegg to Lay Off 22% of Workforce Amid AI Disruptions

Chegg, a leading online education company, has announced plans to lay off 22% of its workforce, impacting approximately 248 employees. The decision comes as AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews reshape the education technology (edtech) industry, leading to declining web traffic and reduced demand for traditional learning platforms. The layoffs are part […]

May 14, 2025
Thousands Fired Overnight! Microsoft Workforce Overhaul
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Thousands Fired Overnight! Microsoft Workforce Overhaul

Microsoft has announced a major workforce reduction, laying off approximately 6,000 employees, which accounts for 3% of its global workforce. The layoffs, confirmed on May 13, 2025, mark the company’s largest job cuts in over two years, affecting employees across all levels, teams, and geographies. The decision comes despite strong financial performance, with Microsoft reporting […]

May 14, 2025
Nissan Crisis Deepens: 20,000 Employees Face Job Cuts
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Nissan Crisis Deepens: 20,000 Employees Face Job Cuts

Nissan Motor Co. has announced a significant workforce reduction, doubling its planned job cuts to 20,000 employees globally. The decision, reported by Japan’s national broadcaster NHK, comes as part of a massive restructuring effort aimed at stabilizing operations and addressing financial losses. The layoffs, which now account for 15% of Nissan’s total workforce, reflect the […]

May 13, 2025
IBM Replaces 200 HR Professionals with AI Agents
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IBM Replaces 200 HR Professionals with AI Agents

IBM has announced a significant shift in its workforce strategy, replacing 200 human resources (HR) professionals with AI-powered agents. The move, confirmed by CEO Arvind Krishna, is part of IBM’s broader effort to automate routine HR tasks, improve efficiency, and redirect resources toward high-value roles such as software engineering, sales, and marketing. While IBM has […]

May 12, 2025
Google Cuts 200 Jobs in Global Business Unit
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Google Cuts 200 Jobs in Global Business Unit

Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business organization, which is responsible for sales and partnerships. According to a report by The Information, the decision, revealed on Tuesday, is part of ongoing organizational changes aimed at improving efficiency. This follows previous cuts in other divisions as Google continues to realign its resources, focusing more […]

May 8, 2025
PwC to Lay Off 1,500 Employees in U.S. Amid Strategic Shift
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PwC to Lay Off 1,500 Employees in U.S. Amid Strategic Shift

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the Big Four accounting firms, has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,500 employees in the United States. The job cuts account for around 2% of the firm’s 75,000-strong U.S. workforce, according to a company spokesperson who spoke to Reuters. “This was a difficult decision, and we made it with care, […]

May 7, 2025
Cars24 Restructures Workforce: 200 Employees Laid Off
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Cars24 Restructures Workforce: 200 Employees Laid Off

Cars24, a leading e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, has announced the layoff of approximately 200 employees across various departments. This decision comes as part of a strategic restructuring exercise aimed at aligning the company’s operations with long-term goals. The layoffs, which primarily affected product and technology teams, reflect Cars24’s efforts to streamline its structure and […]

Apr 28, 2025
Systemic Fraud Forces Gensol EV to Shut Down by April 30
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Systemic Fraud Forces Gensol EV to Shut Down by April 30

Gensol Electric Vehicles (Gensol EV), the electric vehicle manufacturing subsidiary of Gensol Engineering, is set to cease operations by April 30, 2025. This decision is based on an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The probe involves allegations of financial misconduct within the parent company. The closure marks a significant setback […]

Apr 26, 2025
Microsoft Offers Improve or Exit Choice for Low Performers
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Microsoft Offers Improve or Exit Choice for Low Performers

Microsoft has unveiled a new performance management strategy aimed at addressing underperformance within its workforce. The policy offers underperforming employees the choice to voluntarily leave the company with 16 weeks of severance pay. Details of the Policy by Microsoft Under the new framework, employees identified as low performers are given two options. They can either […]

Apr 25, 2025