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Updated on: Jan 2026
LiDAR Pioneer Luminar Technologies to Slash Workforce by 30%
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LiDAR Pioneer Luminar Technologies to Slash Workforce by 30%

Luminar Technologies, a leading developer of automotive LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a 30% reduction in its global workforce. This decision comes as the company attempts to transition from a research-and-development-heavy phase to a leaner, high-volume production model, aiming to preserve capital and accelerate its path […]

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Salesforce Shifts AI Strategy Following Major Support Cuts
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Salesforce Shifts AI Strategy Following Major Support Cuts

Salesforce, the global leader in CRM software, is fundamentally reassessing its AI-driven workforce strategy after a turbulent year of restructuring. Following the high-profile reduction of its customer support division by nearly 4,500 roles, the company is pivoting from “pure automation” to a more cautious, “deterministic” model. Senior leadership admits that their initial confidence in large […]

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Tech Giants Google, Amazon And Others Layoff 120,000+ in 2025
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Tech Giants Google, Amazon And Others Layoff 120,000+ in 2025

According to data from independent tracker Layoffs.fyi and recent government filings, over 122,000 tech workers across 550+ companies have faced layoff this year. The technology sector has entered a defining era of “The Great Recalibration” in 2025. While the total volume is slightly lower than the 2024 peak, the nature of these cuts is far more strategic. […]

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Coca-Cola Bottler HCCB Cuts 300 Jobs Amid 73% Profit Decline
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Coca-Cola Bottler HCCB Cuts 300 Jobs Amid 73% Profit Decline

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the wholly owned bottling arm of Coca-Cola in India, has initiated a workforce reduction of approximately 300 employees. Announced internally on December 24, 2025, the downsizing affects roughly 4% to 6% of the company’s total workforce of 5,000. The restructuring spans multiple verticals, including sales, supply chain, distribution, and plant-level bottling operations. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages […]

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Amazon Slashes 370 Technical Roles at European HQ
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Amazon Slashes 370 Technical Roles at European HQ

E-commerce giant Amazon has confirmed it will slash 370 positions at its European headquarters in Luxembourg. This decision, finalized in mid-December 2025, represents approximately 8.5% of its 4,370-strong workforce in the Grand Duchy. The layoffs are the largest single corporate redundancy the country has seen in two decades, signaling a stark shift in the relationship […]

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McKinsey Plans Massive Job Cuts in Support Functions
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McKinsey Plans Massive Job Cuts in Support Functions

McKinsey & Company, the world’s most prestigious management consulting firm, is embarking on one of its largest job reduction efforts in history, targeting non-client-facing support roles globally. The move, part of a major internal streamlining effort known internally as ‘Project Magnolia,’ is reportedly intended to centralize and reorganize how the firm manages its vast back-office […]

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Disney-OpenAI Deal Triggers Workforce Anxiety Over Job Cuts
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Disney-OpenAI Deal Triggers Workforce Anxiety Over Job Cuts

The Walt Disney Company’s reported $1 billion partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has sent ripples of anxiety through its vast employee base, particularly among creative and technical teams who fear the swift integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will lead to substantial job displacement. The landmark deal, representing a massive technological investment, signals Disney’s intention to […]

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Porsche Plans to Cut Up to 25% of Admin. Jobs to Fund EV Shift
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Porsche Plans to Cut Up to 25% of Admin. Jobs to Fund EV Shift

Porsche AG, the iconic German sports car manufacturer, has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly restructure its administrative and support functions, potentially resulting in a workforce reduction of up to 25% in certain indirect divisions. This strategic overhaul is a direct response to the massive financial requirements and operational shifts. These demands stem from the automotive […]

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Indeed and Glassdoor Lay Off 1,300 Employees
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Indeed and Glassdoor Lay Off 1,300 Employees

Indeed and Glassdoor, two of the world’s leading job search and employer review platforms, have announced a significant wave of job cuts, eliminating approximately 1,300 roles. This reduction, which represents about 6% of the workforce within the HR Technology segment of their Japanese parent company, Recruit Holdings, is explicitly tied to a major strategic pivot […]

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TCS Confirms Retrenchment of 376 Employees in Pune
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TCS Confirms Retrenchment of 376 Employees in Pune

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has retrenched 376 employees in its Pune facility over two consecutive quarters, according to a recent statement made by a Maharashtra state minister in the legislative council. The disclosure, which came in response to a query regarding job losses in the IT sector, brings a degree […]

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Intel Initiates 15% Job Cuts in Santa Clara
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Intel Initiates 15% Job Cuts in Santa Clara

Intel Corporation, the semiconductor giant, has commenced significant layoffs at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, as part of a larger, previously announced plan to reduce its global workforce by approximately 15%. This strategic, multi-billion-dollar cost-cutting measure is designed to help the company navigate a challenging global chip market. It also allows Intel to reinvest […]

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Whatfix Cuts 60-80 Jobs Amid AI Adoption Wave
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Whatfix Cuts 60-80 Jobs Amid AI Adoption Wave

Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) provider Whatfix, backed by major investors like Warburg Pincus and SoftBank, has initiated a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoff of approximately 6% of its global workforce. The cuts, estimated to impact between 60 to 80 employees, primarily target the company’s non-engineering functions, specifically its sales and marketing (Go-To-Market or GTM) […]

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