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Updated on: Feb 2026

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UBS is Moving High-Tech Roles from Zurich to Indian Hubs

Feb 12, 2026

Telstra Offshores AI Roles Jobs Cut as Tech Work Shifts to India

In a strategic move to accelerate its digital transformation, Australian telecommunications giant Te...

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Feb 11, 2026

Telstra Offshores AI Roles Jobs Cut as Tech Work Shifts to India

Salesforce Cuts Under , Jobs in Latest Push for AI Innovation

Enterprise software giant Salesforce has initiated a fresh round of layoffs, affecting fewer than ,...

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Feb 11, 2026

Salesforce Cuts Under , Jobs in Latest Push for AI Innovation

Aumovio Layoffs Auto Tech Giant to Cut , Jobs in India

German automotive technology giant Aumovio has announced a significant reduction in its Indian workf...

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Feb 11, 2026

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Maersk Layoffs 2026: Shipping Giant Cuts 1,000 Jobs

Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced a significant workforce reduction of 1,000 positions following a sharp decline in quarterly profits. The Danish logistics leader is grappling with a volatile freight market characterized by overcapacity and fluctuating demand, forcing a tightening of operational expenses to maintain its financial stability. Financial Downturn and Market Pressures The decision […]

Feb 6, 2026

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Pinterest Just Terminated Members of Its Engineering Team

Pinterest has reportedly terminated two software engineers following an internal investigation into the creation of a custom “layoff tracker.” The tool was developed by employees to monitor job cuts after the company announced a major restructuring plan. This incident has sparked a heated debate regarding workplace transparency and the boundaries of internal data usage. The […]

Feb 5, 2026

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Washington Post is Reducing its Workforce by 33%

The Washington Post has announced a massive restructuring plan that includes laying off approximately one-third of its entire workforce. The decision, which affects every department from the newsroom to the advertising and technology wings, marks one of the most drastic staff reductions in the publication’s 146-year history. The Scale of the Reductions at Washington Post […]

Feb 5, 2026

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Amazon AWS VP Greg Pearson Sends Emotional Memo to Staff

Amazon has initiated a massive new wave of workforce reductions, reportedly cutting approximately 16,000 positions across its global operations. Amidst the turmoil, Greg Pearson, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Amazon Web Services (AWS), issued a poignant memo to the remaining staff, urging them to “take care of each other” as the cloud […]

Feb 4, 2026

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Oracle Layoff Alert: 30,000 Jobs at Risk as AI Costs Spiral Out

Software giant Oracle is reportedly weighing a massive workforce reduction that could impact between 20,000 and 30,000 employees. This potential move, the largest in the company’s history, comes as “Big Red” scrambles to finance a staggering $300 billion, five-year commitment to Sam Altman’s OpenAI while facing a tightening credit market in the United States. The […]

Feb 2, 2026

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Zupee Cuts 200 Jobs; Offers 6 Months Pay and 1Cr Medical Fund

Online gaming and interactive media startup Zupee has announced its second major round of job cuts in less than six months, laying off approximately 200 employees. This latest reduction, representing nearly 40% of its remaining workforce, follows a massive structural shift in India’s gaming landscape triggered by the “Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.” […]

Jan 31, 2026

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Ola Slashes 500 Jobs to Streamline Operations Post-IPO

Ola Electric, India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has initiated a restructuring exercise that will see the company trim its workforce by approximately 5%. This move, affecting roughly 500 to 600 employees, comes as the Bhavish Aggarwal-led firm intensifies its focus on achieving operational profitability and streamlining internal efficiencies following its recent public listing. Ola Electric […]

Jan 31, 2026

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Amazon Layoffs India 2026: Over 500 Roles to be Cut

Amazon has initiated a fresh wave of layoffs in India as part of a major global retrenchment, with sources confirming that at least 500 to 700 employees across the country are being impacted. This regional downsizing is a subset of a massive worldwide reduction involving 16,000 corporate roles. The e-commerce giant announced this move in […]

Jan 30, 2026

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Mastercard Beats Earnings But Confirms 4% Global Staff Cuts

Mastercard has reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations. Despite the robust profitability, the payments giant confirmed it is proceeding with a global workforce reduction of approximately 4%, impacting roughly 1,300 employees as part of a major organizational restructuring. Strong Financial Performance Driven by Spending Mastercard’s net income for […]

Jan 30, 2026

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Expedia Cuts 1,500 Roles to Pivot Toward Next-Gen Tech

Expedia Group is undergoing a significant transformation of its workforce, a move characterized by the departure of long-tenured employees to make way for new talent. This shift is part of a broader corporate restructuring aimed at accelerating the company’s technical evolution and streamlining its global operations. The Strategy Behind the Turnover Expedia’s recent workforce reductions, […]

Jan 29, 2026

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Amazon Accidentally Alerts Wrong Staff in Latest Job Cuts

Amazon latest round of workforce reductions was marred by significant administrative confusion this week after a misfired internal email left employees in the dark regarding their job security. The incident, which took place during a planned Wednesday layoff cycle, has sparked criticism from staff and labor observers over the company’s handling of sensitive personnel departures. […]

Jan 28, 2026

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Why Ericsson is Continuing Its Global Workforce Reduction

Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm has confirmed that the Swedish telecommunications giant will continue to reduce its global workforce as part of an ongoing strategy to lower costs and navigate a stagnant market for 5G equipment. Despite a slight recovery in some regions, the company remains under pressure to improve margins and streamline its operations amid […]

Jan 27, 2026