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Updated on: Jan 2026
Why Ericsson is Continuing Its Global Workforce Reduction
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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 […]

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Autodesk Announces 7% Staff Reduction; Cuts 950 Jobs
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Autodesk Announces 7% Staff Reduction; Cuts 950 Jobs

Software giant Autodesk has announced a significant workforce reduction, confirming plans to cut approximately 7% of its global staff. The decision, affecting roughly 950 employees, comes as the company nears the final stages of a major overhaul of its go-to-market (GTM) strategy and sales model. The New Transaction Model The layoffs are primarily a result of […]

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Amazon Eyes 16,000 More Job Cuts in January
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Amazon Eyes 16,000 More Job Cuts in January

Amazon is reportedly preparing for its largest workforce reduction in its 30-year history, with plans to cut approximately 16,000 corporate jobs starting as early as next week. This move, reported by Reuters on January 23, 2026, marks the second and final phase of a broader restructuring goal to eliminate 30,000 white-collar positions globally. The Final Phase of […]

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Capgemini Announces 2,400 Voluntary Departures
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Capgemini Announces 2,400 Voluntary Departures

Capgemini, the French IT consulting and services giant, has announced plans to cut up to 2,400 jobs in its home market. The move, representing roughly 6% of its French workforce, comes as the company navigates a challenging economic landscape and a sharp slowdown in key industrial sectors. The “Voluntary” Approach to Downsizing by Capgemini In a strategic move […]

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Citigroup Nears Finish Line of Massive 20,000-Job Cuts
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Citigroup Nears Finish Line of Massive 20,000-Job Cuts

Citigroup is accelerating its most significant corporate restructuring in two decades, as CEO Jane Fraser’s “transformation plan” moves into its final execution phases. The banking giant is aggressively advancing a global workforce reset designed to eliminate bureaucratic layers, reduce costs, and pivot the institution toward a more streamlined, digital-first operating model. The Scale of Reset […]

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Bajaj Mobility AG to Reduce Headcount by 500
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Bajaj Mobility AG to Reduce Headcount by 500

Bajaj Mobility AG, the holding company for the renowned KTM Group, has announced a major “global rightsizing” initiative that will result in the reduction of approximately 500 jobs. The move comes shortly after Pune-based Bajaj Auto consolidated its control over the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, shifting from a minority investor to a majority shareholder. Restructuring Post-Insolvency Recovery […]

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Citigroup Accelerates Restructuring with 1,000 New Job Cuts
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Citigroup Accelerates Restructuring with 1,000 New Job Cuts

Citigroup is moving forward with its sweeping organizational overhaul this week by cutting approximately 1,000 jobs. This latest round of layoffs is part of “Project Bora Bora,” a multi-phase restructuring plan led by CEO Jane Fraser aimed at simplifying the bank’s management structure, reducing bureaucracy, and improving long-term profitability. Strategic Downsizing and Leadership Consolidation The […]

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Culver Max Entertainment India Trims Headcount by 10%
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Culver Max Entertainment India Trims Headcount by 10%

Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India, has announced a significant restructuring plan that includes a 10% reduction in its total workforce. This decision comes as part of a strategic “cost reset” aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing organizational agility following the termination of its high-profile merger with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. […]

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Sun Pharma Advanced Research is Cutting 40% of its Workforce
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Sun Pharma Advanced Research is Cutting 40% of its Workforce

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC), the clinical research arm of India’s largest drugmaker, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a 40% reduction in its global workforce. The decision marks a significant pivot for the drug discovery firm as it attempts to extend its cash runway and sharpen its focus on high-priority clinical […]

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Microsoft Rumored to Trim Workforce in AI-First Shift
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Microsoft Rumored to Trim Workforce in AI-First Shift

As the new fiscal quarter begins, reports are emerging that Microsoft Corporation may be preparing to announce a fresh round of job cuts this January. Following a trend that has seen several tech giants re-evaluating their headcounts in the face of rapid AI integration and shifting global economic conditions, the Redmond-based software giant is rumored to be […]

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Cloudhead Games Announces Drastic 70% Workforce Reduction
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Cloudhead Games Announces Drastic 70% Workforce Reduction

Cloudhead Games, a veteran studio widely considered the “creative heart” of the virtual reality industry, has announced a sweeping restructuring that will see roughly 70% of its workforce laid off. The cuts, which officially take effect on January 7, 2026, mark the most difficult chapter in the studio’s 14-year history as a VR-exclusive developer. The studio, famous for […]

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Goldman Sachs Projects Sustained AI-Driven Job Reductions
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Goldman Sachs Projects Sustained AI-Driven Job Reductions

In a comprehensive analysis released in early January 2026, Goldman Sachs has signaled that the wave of artificial intelligence-led workforce reductions is far from over. The investment bank’s latest economic outlook suggests that corporate America is entering a “permanent restructuring phase,” where AI integration will continue to displace administrative, middle-management, and entry-level white-collar roles throughout 2026. The […]

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