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Tech industry
fromYahoo News
3 days ago

What Silicon Valley layoffs hide about the future of the job market

Tech giants are cutting jobs while investing heavily in AI, raising questions about efficiency and future workforce needs.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Santa Clara County budget makes steep cuts to safety net programs - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County plans to cut 464 jobs to address a $787 million budget deficit despite a 7.5% spending increase.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Last Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants to close, with loss of 3,800 jobs, Premier Inn owner says

Whitbread will cut 3,800 jobs and close Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants as part of a new business strategy amid financial pressures.
#volkswagen
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is VW eyeing Iron Dome parts production at German plant?

Volkswagen is considering converting its Osnabruck plant to produce components for the Iron Dome defense system amid production phase-out plans.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is VW eyeing Iron Dome parts production at German plant?

Volkswagen is considering converting its Osnabruck plant to produce components for the Iron Dome defense system amid production phase-out plans.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Adrian Weckler: As tech job numbers wobble, what's the outlook for the biggest Irish employers?

Meta's recent job cuts have significantly affected the tech employment landscape in Ireland, contributing to a broader trend of layoffs across the sector.
London startup
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario hospitals announce job cuts, nearly three-quarters of hospitals in deficit | CBC Accessibility

Ontario hospitals are cutting jobs to address financial deficits despite a government funding boost.
#nike
Business
fromRetail Dive
1 week ago

Nike cuts 1,400 jobs across tech, operations

Nike is cutting 1,400 jobs, primarily in tech, to streamline operations and focus on two main technology hubs.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Read Nike's memo announcing 1,400 job cuts, most in tech, as it reshapes operations

Nike is cutting 1,400 jobs in its global operations team, primarily in technology, as part of its turnaround plan.
Business
fromRetail Dive
1 week ago

Nike cuts 1,400 jobs across tech, operations

Nike is cutting 1,400 jobs, primarily in tech, to streamline operations and focus on two main technology hubs.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Read Nike's memo announcing 1,400 job cuts, most in tech, as it reshapes operations

Nike is cutting 1,400 jobs in its global operations team, primarily in technology, as part of its turnaround plan.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Tech layoffs update: Meta, Nike, Snap, and others join the growing list of companies slashing jobs in April 2026

April sees significant job cuts in the tech sector, with Microsoft offering buyouts and Meta laying off 8,000 employees.
#meta
fromBenzinga
1 month ago
New York Mets

Meta Tells Some Employees To Work Remotely Ahead Of Potential Layoffs: Report - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Big Tech Reckoning

The industry is undergoing significant changes with legal pressures, job cuts, and leadership shifts affecting major companies like Meta and Apple.
Tech industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Meta, Microsoft purge jobs amid AI build-up

Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees to focus on AI development, while Microsoft offers early retirement buyouts for 8,700 workers.
Tech industry
fromQuartz
1 month ago

Meta layoffs reportedly imminent as staff work from home

Meta is preparing for significant job cuts, potentially eliminating 15,000 roles as it shifts focus to artificial intelligence development.
fromBenzinga
1 month ago
New York Mets

Meta Tells Some Employees To Work Remotely Ahead Of Potential Layoffs: Report - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

#ai
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Bank of America's CEO Told Employees 'You Don't Have to Worry' About AI Replacing Jobs - Four Months Later, He Cut 1,000

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey breaks down his thought process when he laid off 40% of his Block staffers because of AI | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Bank of America's CEO Told Employees 'You Don't Have to Worry' About AI Replacing Jobs - Four Months Later, He Cut 1,000

AI is leading to significant job reductions in major banks, with 15,000 positions cut as profits rise.
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey breaks down his thought process when he laid off 40% of his Block staffers because of AI | Fortune

Block's CEO Jack Dorsey announced a 40% staff reduction, attributing it to advancements in AI technology.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Woburn biotech cuts more than 200 jobs after FDA setback

"Unfortunately, for patients and physicians in the melanoma community, we have had no choice but to stop our compassionate use program and adjust the planned expansion of our Phase 3 clinical program."
Cancer
#meta-platforms
Tech industry
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Meta to axe 8,000 jobs in May as Zuckerberg bets the house on AI

Meta Platforms plans to cut about 8,000 jobs as part of a global redundancy program to focus on artificial intelligence.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Tech industry

Meta Platforms Slips as Legal Verdict and AI Spending Concerns Converge: What Investors Need to Know

Meta Platforms faces significant pressure from a jury verdict, job cuts, and analyst price target reductions, leading to a 3% stock decline.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Meta to axe 8,000 jobs in May as Zuckerberg bets the house on AI

Meta Platforms plans to cut about 8,000 jobs as part of a global redundancy program to focus on artificial intelligence.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Meta Platforms Slips as Legal Verdict and AI Spending Concerns Converge: What Investors Need to Know

Meta Platforms faces significant pressure from a jury verdict, job cuts, and analyst price target reductions, leading to a 3% stock decline.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Bauer Media Group slashes publishing headcount in company-wide restructure

Bauer Media Group announced a restructuring plan that may lead to job cuts affecting up to 30% of its publishing staff in Germany and the U.K.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Ballmer gives $80 million to NPR, with strings attached.

This does not replace federal funding. This does not replace the shortfalls. We still need to continue to operate effectively in order to be able to do the work that we do day in and day out.
Media industry
#bbc
Media industry
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of annual budget | Fortune

The BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its budget due to financial pressures and economic challenges.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

News of BBC jobs cuts real concern, says UK's culture secretary

The BBC announced 2,000 job cuts, causing significant concern among staff, particularly younger employees fearing for their futures.
Business
fromTNW | Apps
2 weeks ago

Snap cuts 1,000 jobs, 16% of workforce, as CEO Spiegel cites AI efficiency

Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, or 16% of its workforce, citing AI-driven efficiency and a need for cost savings.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Disney to axe 1,000 jobs as new chief D'Amaro moves to streamline empire

Walt Disney plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs to create a more agile workforce under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
#disney
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Disney begins laying off 1,000 employees. Here's who will be affected

Disney begins layoffs expected to cut 1,000 jobs across various divisions, including traditional television and corporate functions.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Disney Is Planning to Lay Off 1,000 Employees Under Its New CEO. Who's On the Chopping Block?

Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, primarily in its consolidated marketing department, to adapt to reduced streaming profits.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Disney begins laying off 1,000 employees. Here's who will be affected

Disney begins layoffs expected to cut 1,000 jobs across various divisions, including traditional television and corporate functions.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Disney Is Planning to Lay Off 1,000 Employees Under Its New CEO. Who's On the Chopping Block?

Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, primarily in its consolidated marketing department, to adapt to reduced streaming profits.
#morrisons
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Morrisons to axe up to 200 head office jobs as AI drive accelerates

Morrisons is cutting up to 200 head office jobs to enhance efficiency through AI and automation amid ongoing financial struggles.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Morrisons to axe up to 200 head office jobs as AI drive accelerates

Morrisons is cutting up to 200 head office jobs to enhance efficiency through AI and automation amid ongoing financial struggles.
#artificial-intelligence
Careers
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Laid off? Lean on your relationships, not your network

Job cuts due to AI are rising, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships before layoffs occur.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Crypto.com Cuts 12% of Workforce, Targets Roles That 'Do Not Adapt' to AI

Crypto.com is laying off 12% of its workforce to restructure around artificial intelligence, reflecting a trend in the crypto industry towards automation.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Laid off? Lean on your relationships, not your network

Job cuts due to AI are rising, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships before layoffs occur.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Crypto.com Cuts 12% of Workforce, Targets Roles That 'Do Not Adapt' to AI

Crypto.com is laying off 12% of its workforce to restructure around artificial intelligence, reflecting a trend in the crypto industry towards automation.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Lufthansa marks centenary amid testing times

Lufthansa celebrates its anniversary amid economic challenges and rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions.
#oracle
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Oracle's Stock Has Plummeted 25%. Now It's Cutting Thousands of Jobs.

Oracle is cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs to improve cash flow amid a 25% stock drop and significant debt for AI infrastructure.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as Ellison doubles down on AI investment

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to fund its AI infrastructure expansion, with potential layoffs reaching tens of thousands.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts

Oracle has made significant job cuts, reportedly affecting around 10,000 employees, as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two-thirds of UK hospitality businesses plan to cut jobs and one in seven will close, survey finds

An industry-wide survey found that 64% of firms plan to cut jobs, 42% intend to reduce trading hours, and one in seven will be forced to close.
UK news
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

Job cuts in Big Tech are increasingly justified by advancements in artificial intelligence, shifting away from traditional explanations like efficiency and over-hiring.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Live-service games are such a mess even Fortnite is struggling

Fortnite's decline in engagement has led to significant layoffs at Epic Games, highlighting the struggles of live-service games.
fromABC7 New York
1 month ago

Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees amid Fortnite downturn

Epic Games is cutting more than 1,000 jobs as the company faces a sharp downturn in Fortnite engagement and broader struggles across the gaming industry.
Video games
#ai-investment
fromIndependent
1 month ago
European startups

HubSpot invests 40m in Dublin to build AI ahead of 'SaaS-pocalypse'

HubSpot plans to invest €40m in AI to enhance product development amid industry job cuts due to AI advancements.
European startups
fromIndependent
1 month ago

HubSpot invests 40m in Dublin to build AI ahead of 'SaaS-pocalypse'

HubSpot plans to invest €40m in AI to enhance product development amid industry job cuts due to AI advancements.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Oracle tops up restructuring fund for FY26 by $500M

Oracle increased restructuring funding by $500 million to $2.1 billion, using AI tools to reduce engineering teams while funding massive datacenter expansion and a $300 billion OpenAI contract.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Porsche to cut more jobs after costly reversal of electric car strategy

Porsche announces additional job cuts after electric vehicle strategy reversal writedown and China sales decline impact profitability.
#automotive-industry
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030

Volkswagen will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as profit reaches its lowest level since 2016, driven by weak European demand, Chinese competition, and electric vehicle investment costs.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030

Volkswagen will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as profit reaches its lowest level since 2016, driven by weak European demand, Chinese competition, and electric vehicle investment costs.
#cost-reduction
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF Mayor Lurie reportedly orders 500 city job cuts amid budget crisis

The city can't afford to sustain current spending on personnel costs. Meeting this target requires eliminating filled positions.
SF politics
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.ch
2 months ago

More jobs are set to be cut in Switzerland in 2026

Swiss logistics company Kuhne+Nagel is cutting over 2,000 jobs to achieve 150 million francs in savings, part of a broader wave of redundancies across Swiss companies and international organizations.
Beer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BrewDog bought by US cannabis and drinks firm for 33m, costing nearly 500 jobs

Tilray acquired BrewDog's UK and Irish assets for £33m, resulting in 484 job losses and leaving 200,000+ equity crowdfunders with nothing.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Sainsbury's Puts 300 More Jobs at Risk with Restructuring - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The majority of the proposed cuts are expected to fall within the retailer's technology and data division, with Sainsbury's indicating that roles may be selected based on efficiency needs, strategic priorities, and fairness criteria. However, specific criteria and processes have not yet been disclosed, and the company plans to provide further details during consultations.
Business
E-Commerce
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Ocado to Axe 1,000 Jobs Amid Restructuring Plans - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ocado is cutting approximately 1,000 jobs (5% of global workforce) and reducing costs by £150 million through restructuring, with two-thirds of cuts affecting UK operations including its Hatfield headquarters.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

City Hall job cuts: Sadiq Khan's cull of bureaucrats leaves 200 Greater London Authority staff at risk of axe

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is cutting over 200 jobs at City Hall, with 100 positions at the Greater London Authority expected to be eliminated to save £10 million annually while funding political priorities.
Wine
fromCalifornia Post
2 months ago

America's biggest wine maker shuts down production in Napa Valley in huge blow to wine heartland

Gallo permanently closed The Ranch Winery in St. Helena and cut nearly 100 jobs across Napa and Sonoma amid declining U.S. alcohol consumption.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

UPS is closing package facilities: See the list of doomed locations across several states in 2026

UPS will close dozens of packaging facilities across over 18 states, naming 22 locations while cutting 30,000 jobs amid automation and network reconfiguration.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Retailers in UK plan to cut staff hours and jobs amid rising employment costs

UK retailers plan cuts to hours and jobs as rising labour costs, automation, and weak consumer demand drive productivity measures.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Greene King considers job cuts as soaring costs squeeze pub sector

Greene King is considering cutting up to 100 head office roles amid rising taxes, higher operating costs and weaker consumer spending.
#tech-layoffs
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Heineken to cut 6,000 jobs as people drink less beer

Heineken will cut up to 6,000 jobs globally (about 7% of staff) over two years to boost productivity amid falling beer demand and profit growth.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Telstra joint venture to axe more than 200 jobs amid AI rollout

Telstra will cut about 209 jobs while partnering with Accenture in a $700m AI-focused joint venture that shifts some work to India to boost efficiency and modernisation.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Springfield dry sausage plant to close, cutting 190 jobs

Workers and communities deserve to be protected from dangerous chemical releases,
Food & drink
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Washington Post publisher resigns after job cut uproar

During my tenure, difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post so it can for many years ahead publish high-quality nonpartisan news to millions of customers each day,
Washington DC
Canada news
fromYahoo News
2 months ago

Union president says 'a strike vote on remote work' could be coming

Federal government requires public servants back in office four days weekly, provoking union outrage and potential strike votes amid simultaneous job-cut announcements.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

January layoffs jump to highest level since 2009

US employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January, a 17-year high and a 118% year-over-year increase, signaling weaker employer outlook for 2026.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK services sector job cuts continue as companies automate, PMI survey shows

The monthly purchasing managers' index showed employment numbers fell more sharply in January compared with December, continuing a trend that started in October 2024. The PMI survey, which is considered to be one of the most reliable indicators of how a sector is performing, said this was the longest period of job shedding in the UK services sector in 16 years, with firms also choosing not to replace voluntary leavers.
UK news
Business intelligence
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Dow Chemical says AI is the element behind 4,500 job cuts

Dow Chemical plans to cut 4,500 jobs (about 12.5% of its workforce), citing AI-driven automation and a "Transform to Outperform" overhaul targeting $2 billion EBITDA improvement by 2028.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
3 months ago

Carney government planning to cut 587 positions within CFIA

The CFIA plans to cut 587 positions and affect 1,371 roles, prompting union warnings that cuts will increase food safety and animal health risks.
#ups
Business
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs as Irish staff wait for news of impact

Amazon will cut approximately 16,000 roles globally, with implementation varying by country and likely significant impact in Ireland.
Tech industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Tech giant ASML announces record orders in boost for AI boom

ASML expects strong growth in 2026 driven by record EUV machine orders and rising AI-related demand, while cutting about 1,700 jobs to restore agility.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Poundland shuts 149 stores and cuts 2,200 jobs in 1 refocus turnaround

Poundland closed 149 stores and cut 2,200 jobs while refocusing on a £1 core range and restructuring after heavy losses and new ownership support.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Societe Generale says to cut 1,800 French jobs by 2027

Société Générale will cut 1,800 French jobs by end-2027 via natural attrition and internal mobility, with no forced layoffs.
Business
fromFortune
3 months ago

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser warns of job cuts and says it's time to raise the bar in a fiery memo to staff: 'we are not graded on effort' | Fortune

Jane Fraser is enforcing a results-driven overhaul at Citigroup, beginning with about 1,000 job cuts and potential reductions up to 20,000 roles.
#european-banking
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
4 months ago

In memoriam: Brands we lost in 2025

Retail faced severe 2025 disruptions—tariffs, inflation, VC pullback, record job cuts and bankruptcies forced many brands to close entirely.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Danish postal service to stop delivering letters after 400 years

Denmark ends postal letter delivery on 30 December after over 400 years as PostNord shifts to parcel services amid drastic drop in letter demand.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

Kristen Stewart Called Out Hollywood. Minutes Later, Netflix Announced a Deal to Buy It.

The Netflix–Warner Bros. merger threatens jobs, theatrical releases, and auteur-driven filmmaking as algorithmic optimization and cost-cutting prioritize volume over quality.
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