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Updated on: Apr 2026

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NITES Flags Mental Health Crisis Demands New AI Layoff Policy

Apr 6, 2026

Meta Files New Layoff Notices More Jobs Slashed

Meta Platforms has announced a fresh round of job cuts as CEO Mark Zuckerbergs Year of AI...

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Apr 6, 2026

Meta Files New Layoff Notices More Jobs Slashed

BYD is Cutting of Its Staff to Fund Next-Gen Battery Tech

Chinese electric vehicle EV titan BYD has confirmed a massive workforce reduction of approximately...

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Apr 3, 2026

BYD is Cutting of Its Staff to Fund Next-Gen Battery Tech

Oracle Layoffs Fired Employees Placed on Garden Leave

The ongoing global restructuring at Oracle has taken a sharp turn in India, with reports emerging th...

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Apr 2, 2026

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6 AM Termination: 12,000 Oracle Employees Laid Off in India

In one of the most severe workforce reductions in the global tech sector, Oracle has reportedly terminated approximately 30,000 employees worldwide, with India bearing the brunt of the impact. Nearly 12,000 professionals across the country were left jobless overnight following a wave of early-morning termination emails. These job cuts affected roughly 40% of Oracle’s 28,000-strong […]

Apr 1, 2026

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KPMG UK Audit Layoffs: Why 440 Qualified Accountants are Facing Redundancy

In a rare move for a “Big Four” audit practice, KPMG UK has notified nearly 600 employees in its audit division that their positions are at risk. Following a formal consultation process expected to conclude in mid-May 2026, the firm anticipates that approximately 440 staff members—roughly 6% of the 7,100-strong division—will ultimately leave the organization. The Attrition Paradox: Too Many […]

Mar 30, 2026

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Nokia is Cutting 20% of its India Workforce Amid 5G Sales Slump

Nokia has commenced a significant organizational restructuring in India, signaling a new phase in its global cost-cutting initiative. Reports from late March 2026 indicate that the company plans to reduce its Indian workforce by approximately 20%, potentially impacting over 3,000 employees. This move is part of a broader global strategy to eliminate up to 14,000 roles—nearly one-fifth […]

Mar 28, 2026

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Meta Layoffs 2026: 700 Jobs Cut as Zuckerberg Pivots Harder Toward AI

Meta Platforms Inc. has initiated a fresh round of layoffs, affecting approximately 700 employees across several key divisions. The job cuts, which began on March 25, 2026, primarily target the Reality Labs virtual reality unit, alongside teams in recruitment, sales, and global operations. This marks the second time Meta has trimmed its workforce in 2026, following a 10% reduction in […]

Mar 27, 2026

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Spotify Cancels Popular Sports Podcast; Cuts 15 Roles

Spotify has announced a targeted workforce reduction within its podcasting division, laying off approximately 15 employees, or roughly 3% of the unit’s headcount. The restructuring, confirmed on March 23, 2026, primarily impacts personnel at The Ringer and Spotify Studios, signaling a continued recalibration of the company’s massive original content engine. Spotify Focus on Speed, Not Cost Internal communications […]

Mar 25, 2026

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Goldman Sachs Moves to Rolling Performance-Based Layoffs

Goldman Sachs is set to initiate a series of targeted job cuts beginning in April 2026, marking a significant departure from its traditional workforce management rituals. Moving away from its long-standing “Strategic Resource Assessment” (SRA)—a massive, one-time annual culling—the Wall Street giant is transitioning to a “rolling layoff” model to maintain a more agile and […]

Mar 21, 2026

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Crypto.com Cuts 180 Jobs in Bold AI Pivot: “Companies That Don’t Adapt Will Fail”

Crypto.com, the Singapore-headquartered digital asset exchange, has announced a 12% reduction in its global workforce, impacting approximately 180 employees. CEO Kris Marszalek characterized the move not as a reaction to market volatility, but as a mandatory strategic restructuring aimed at integrating “enterprise-wide AI” to drive the next phase of the company’s growth. The “AI or […]

Mar 20, 2026

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From Back Office to Bots: HSBC Eyes 10% Workforce Cut to Boost AI Efficiency

HSBC Holdings Plc is reportedly weighing a massive workforce reduction that could impact approximately 20,000 roles, representing about 10% of its global headcount. This multi-year restructuring initiative, led by CEO Georges Elhedery, reflects a significant bet on artificial intelligence to streamline operations and shrink the bank’s middle- and back-office functions. The AI Pivot: Reshaping the […]

Mar 20, 2026

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Maharashtra Govt Targets “Fake Job Scams” and Illegal Layoffs in IT Sector

Maharashtra government announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, that it is framing new rules to regulate forced resignations and arbitrary job terminations within the IT sector. Labour Minister Akash Fundkar informed the Legislative Assembly that the state is preparing to establish a dedicated IT Tribunal to provide a specialized grievance redressal mechanism for the industry. Addressing the […]

Mar 19, 2026