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Updated on: Apr 2025
Volvo Group Announces Workforce Reduction of Employees
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Volvo Group Announces Workforce Reduction of Employees

Apr 21, 2025

Google Layoffs What Indian Employees Need to Know

Google, one of the worlds most prominent technology companies, is reportedly preparing for an...

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Apr 21, 2025
Google Layoffs What Indian Employees Need to Know

Google Layoffs Job Cuts Likely to Impact Indian Employees in Hyderabad and Bengaluru Offices

Google, one of the worlds leading technology companies, is reportedly preparing for another r...

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Apr 16, 2025
Google Layoffs Job Cuts Likely to Impact Indian Employees in Hyderabad and Bengaluru Offices

Google Cuts Jobs in Android and Pixel Group

Alphabets Google has laid off hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices division, ...

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Apr 11, 2025
Google Cuts Jobs in Android and Pixel Group
Microsoft Layoffs: The ‘Amazon and Google Angle’ Explained
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Microsoft Layoffs: The ‘Amazon and Google Angle’ Explained

Microsoft is reportedly preparing for another round of job cuts, potentially as early as May 2025. The layoffs are anticipated to focus on middle management and non-technical roles. This aligns with restructuring strategies recently implemented by tech giants Amazon and Google. This report delves into the details of Microsoft’s upcoming layoffs, the rationale behind them, […]

Apr 11, 2025
Why Employees in Their 40s Are the New Target for Layoffs
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Why Employees in Their 40s Are the New Target for Layoffs

In a concerning trend that has emerged in the corporate world, professionals in their 40s are increasingly becoming the primary targets of layoffs. Shantanu Deshpande, CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, has raised an alarm about this issue, highlighting the unique vulnerabilities faced by this age group. His insights have triggered widespread discussions about the challenges […]

Apr 10, 2025
Major Overhaul at Tata Steel: Job Cuts and Green Steel Plans
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Major Overhaul at Tata Steel: Job Cuts and Green Steel Plans

Tata Steel Nederland has announced a sweeping transformation plan aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and preparing for a green steel future. This ambitious initiative will result in the elimination of approximately 1,600 jobs, primarily in management and support functions. The restructuring comes at a time when the company is grappling with challenges such as […]

Apr 10, 2025
Deloitte Loses $372 Million in Contracts, Announces Layoffs
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Deloitte Loses $372 Million in Contracts, Announces Layoffs

Deloitte, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, has announced layoffs targeting its U.S. workforce, particularly consultants serving government clients. This decision comes in response to significant federal spending cuts aimed at reducing reliance on external consulting services. The move highlights the broader economic pressures facing the consulting industry and raises questions about how firms […]

Apr 4, 2025
Automattic Announces Layoffs: 16% of Global Workforce Impacted
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Automattic Announces Layoffs: 16% of Global Workforce Impacted

Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, Tumblr, and WooCommerce, has announced a significant workforce reduction, laying off 16% of its global staff. This decision, which affects over 280 employees across 90 countries, is part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at enhancing agility, efficiency, and product quality. The announcement was made by CEO Matt Mullenweg, […]

Apr 4, 2025
Gensol EV Faces Setbacks: 50 Employees Laid Off
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Gensol EV Faces Setbacks: 50 Employees Laid Off

Gensol EV, a subsidiary of Gensol Engineering, has recently laid off 50 employees, representing approximately 30-40% of its workforce. This decision comes as the company grapples with significant financial challenges, including delays in salary payments and difficulties in fulfilling pre-orders for its electric vehicles (EVs). The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed […]

Apr 2, 2025
Zomato Lays Off 600 Employees Amid Food Delivery Slowdown
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Zomato Lays Off 600 Employees Amid Food Delivery Slowdown

Zomato, one of India’s leading food delivery platforms, has let go of 600 employees from its customer support team. This decision comes as the company faces slowing growth in its core food delivery business and mounting challenges in its quick commerce arm, Blinkit. The layoffs, which primarily affected contractual workers, highlight the shifting dynamics in […]

Apr 1, 2025
Jack Dorsey Leads Workforce Restructuring at Block
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Jack Dorsey Leads Workforce Restructuring at Block

Block, the American fintech giant known for its mobile payment platforms Cash App and Square, has announced a significant workforce reduction. The company is laying off 931 employees, representing 8% of its total workforce of 11,300. The decision was communicated in an email by Co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey. It is part of a broader […]

Mar 28, 2025
HSBC Faces Backlash Over Abrupt Layoffs of Senior Staff
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HSBC Faces Backlash Over Abrupt Layoffs of Senior Staff

HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations, has recently made headlines for laying off mid-senior level employees as part of its ongoing cost-cutting measures. The decision has sparked widespread discussion within the industry. It comes under the leadership of Georges Elhedery, who took over as CEO in January 2024. The layoffs […]

Mar 28, 2025
Zomato Under Fire for Alleged Mass Layoffs Without Warning
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Zomato Under Fire for Alleged Mass Layoffs Without Warning

Zomato, one of India’s leading food delivery platforms, is under fire for allegedly terminating hundreds of employees without prior notice. The controversy erupted after a viral Reddit post claimed that over 300 workers were abruptly dismissed, sparking outrage over corporate ethics and job security in India’s startup ecosystem. The allegations have raised questions about Zomato’s […]

Mar 27, 2025
Dell Reaffirms DEI Commitment Amid Workforce Cuts
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Dell Reaffirms DEI Commitment Amid Workforce Cuts

Dell Technologies has reported a significant reduction in its workforce, with a 10% drop in fiscal year 2025. The company’s headcount decreased from approximately 120,000 employees to 108,000 as of January 31, 2025. Despite these cost-cutting measures, Dell has reaffirmed its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), emphasizing its commitment to fostering an inclusive […]

Mar 27, 2025
Infosys Terminates Trainees from Mysuru Campus: Offers Alternative Career Path
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Infosys Terminates Trainees from Mysuru Campus: Offers Alternative Career Path

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has recently terminated another batch of trainees from its Mysuru campus. This decision comes after the trainees failed to meet the qualifying criteria in their internal assessments. While the move has sparked discussions, Infosys has also extended alternative career opportunities to the affected individuals, showcasing a balanced […]

Mar 27, 2025