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Walmart, Microsoft, Disney Slash Jobs As Trump Tariffs, AI Push Corporate America Into Layoff Mode
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 6:43am | 524Corporate America is experiencing a surge in layoffs as companies respond to economic pressures from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and artificial intelligence adoption reshaping workforce needs. What Happened: Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE:PG) revealed Thursday it will eliminate 7...
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Ethereum Foundation Lays Off R&D Staff, Rebrands Division To Focus On Scaling, Data Availability And User Experience
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 7:49am | 585The Ethereum Foundation, a key supporter of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), laid off research and development staff on Monday as part of a strategic restructuring. What Happened: The Switzerland-based nonprofit announced it is rebranding its Protocol Research and Development division as “Protocol...
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Trump Administration Challenges Judge's Block On Federal Layoffs: 'President Must Retain The Ability,' Says Official
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 11:45pm | 499The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge’s decision to extend a block on mass layoffs within federal agencies. This appeal follows U.S. District Judge Susan Illston’s ruling, which temporarily halted the layoffs pending the resolution of ongoing lawsuits. What Happened: The...
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Elon Musk Pulls Back—But His Federal Overhaul Machine Rolls On
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 1:10pm | 432Elon Musk’s influence within the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is gradually diminishing, yet the agency’s sweeping reforms continue to reshape the federal landscape. Despite Musk’s diminishing presence, DOGE has already rooted itself in...
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Chevron Announces About 20% Workforce Reduction In Cost-Saving Initiative: 'Responsible Leadership Requires Taking These Steps'
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 4:41am | 557In a significant cost-saving move, oil behemoth Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) has announced plans to slash its workforce by up to 20%. What Happened: Chevron announced on Wednesday that it intends to commence major layoffs this year, aiming to complete the majority by the end of 2026. The move...
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Microsoft, Google Announce Hundreds Of Job Cuts In Tech Departments Despite Robust Financials
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 12:10am | 656Satya Nadella-led Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Sundar Pichai’s Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) have announced significant layoffs in their respective departments, impacting hundreds of employees. What Happened: On Monday, Microsoft announced layoffs that can reportedly...
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Walmart To Cut Hundreds Of Corporate Jobs, Relocate Workers To Central Hubs
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 5:56am | 620Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is set to lay off hundreds of corporate employees and relocate others to its main corporate hubs. What Happened: Walmart, the largest employer in the U.S. with 1.6 million workers, is downsizing its corporate workforce and asking remote employees to move to its main...
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Private Investment Firm CEO Spots 'Cracks' In Elon Musk's Tesla Leadership Style: 'Cultural Immaturity Around Some Of His Behaviour'
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 2:33am | 518Matt Higgins, CEO of RSE Ventures, voiced his concerns regarding Elon Musk‘s leadership style following significant layoffs at Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA). What Happened: Higgins suggested that Musk’s decision to downsize, while potentially justified due to market demand issues, reveals...
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Former Google Employees Allege Unlawful Dismissals Over Protests Against Israeli Contract
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 1:48am | 600Former employees of Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) have accused the tech giant of unlawful termination. The employees claim that Google dismissed approximately 50 staff members who were protesting its cloud contract with the Israeli government. What Happened: The workers complained to the U.S. National...
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Meta Employees Fear Layoffs As Company's 'Year Of Efficiency' Becomes Permanent: Report
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 1:55am | 613Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) employees are reportedly facing a nerve-wracking period as the company’s “Year of Efficiency” is now a permanent fixture, leading to apprehensions about potential layoffs. What Happened: The company has been undergoing a prolonged process of...
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Tencent's Riot Games To Cut 11% Of Global Workforce, Citing Unsustainable Costs
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 3:51am | 580In a recent announcement, Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC:TCEHY) subsidiary Riot Games revealed plans to lay off approximately 11% of its global workforce. What Happened: Riot Games, the developer of popular titles like “League of Legends,” will be reducing its staff by 530 employees, Reuters...
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Amazon's Latest Round Of Layoffs Bigger Than Disclosed, Affecting Amazon Pay, Marketing: Reports
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 3:27am | 697New internal communications from Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) indicate that the most recent layoffs at the company have been more extensive than initially disclosed, affecting roles in Amazon Pay and marketing. What Happened: Amazon has reportedly informed its employees about plans to cut hundreds of jobs...
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SoftBank-Backed Arm Holdings Lays Off Over 70 Software Engineers In China As Tech Slump Hits Hard
Monday, December 18, 2023 - 6:59am | 678In a recent move reflecting the downturn in the semiconductor industry, Arm Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:ARM) has parted ways with more than 70 software engineers in China. What Happened: As per insider information, Bloomberg reported on Monday that the U.K.-based chipmaker’s recent actions mirror...
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In Leaked Audio, Sundar Pichai Opens Up About Google Layoffs: 'Clearly It's Not The Right Way To Do It'
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 2:32am | 615Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) CEO Sundar Pichai reflected on the company’s layoffs from last year, acknowledging the adverse impact on employee morale and conceding that the process could have been executed better. What Happened: Pichai reflected on Google’s decision to lay off 6...
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Chinese EV Maker Nio Contemplates Further Layoffs Amid Financial Troubles
Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 6:22am | 539In the face of financial hardships, Nio Inc., a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is reportedly deliberating additional layoffs, following a recent cut of 10% of its workforce. What Happened: Bloomberg reported that inside sources have revealed Nio’s contemplation of extra job...