Layoffs: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Aug 2026

Editorial

Tech Layoffs Which Companies, Roles and Countries Were Hit Most?

Aug 3, 2026

Global Layoffs Reach Indian Shores Will Severance Match the U.S.?

The latest wave of global workforce restructuring is increasingly affecting employees in India as mu...

Editorial

Jul 31, 2026

Latest news: Global Layoffs Reach Indian Shores Will Severance Match the U.S.? - SightsIn Plus

KPMG Australia Clarifies Media Reports of , Job Cuts

KPMG Australia has said that no decision has been made on reports suggesting the firm is planning to...

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Jul 30, 2026

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BMW to Offer Voluntary Redundancy Programme to , Employees

German luxury carmaker BMW plans to reduce its workforce in Germany by around , employees by the...

Employment

Jul 29, 2026

Latest news: BMW to Offer Voluntary Redundancy Programme to , Employees - SightsIn Plus

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Uber Cuts Customer Support Workforce, Tweaks Hiring Priorities

Uber Technologies has laid off around 10% of its customer service workforce as the ride-hailing and delivery platform accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), streamlines operations, and reinforces its return-to-office strategy. This is a broader shift nowadays across the technology industry, where AI is increasingly influencing workforce planning and organisational design. According to Bloomberg, […]

Jul 23, 2026

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Intel Announces Fresh Layoffs: Will It Impact India’s Workforce?

Intel plans another round of layoffs in its Data Center and AI Group (DCAI) after eliminating around 40,000 jobs globally over the past two years as part of a broader restructuring aimed at improving efficiency and long-term competitiveness. The move comes just days before the company is set to announce its quarterly earnings, highlighting its […]

Jul 21, 2026

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Volkswagen Workers to Grill CEO Blume Over 100,000 Job Cuts

Volkswagen employees are set to directly question CEO Oliver Blume in August as the German carmaker faces growing unrest over a reported restructuring plan that could involve as many as 100,000 job cuts and the closure of four factories in Germany. The company’s works council said it will hold extraordinary staff assemblies next month, giving […]

Jul 17, 2026

Employment

HDFC Bank Cut 3,343 Jobs—but That’s Only Half the Story

India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has reported a reduction of 3,343 employees during FY26, signalling a shift in workforce strategy as the bank accelerates technology-led transformation. However, the country’s largest private sector lender has clarified that technology is not being deployed to replace employees but to enhance productivity and create opportunities for people […]

Jul 13, 2026

Industry

Microsoft Issues Clarification on Recent Layoffs, H-1B Visa Claims

Microsoft has dismissed claims linking its recent layoffs to the H-1B visa programme, clarifying that the majority of employees affected by the latest workforce reduction were not based in the United States. The clarification follows widespread speculation on social media after the tech giant announced plans to eliminate around 4,800 jobs globally, or nearly 2.1% […]

Jul 13, 2026

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After 500 Earlier Cuts, KPMG Plans Another 200 Layoffs

KPMG is proposing another round of workforce reductions, with around 200 roles at risk across its corporate services division as the professional services firm continues to reshape its operating model following the integration of its UK and Swiss businesses. The proposed reductions are expected to impact nearly 10% of the firm’s corporate services workforce. Functions […]

Jul 11, 2026

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India’s IT Industry May See Silent Layoffs in 2026: TeamLease

Globally, 120,346 employees have been laid off by 226 technology companies in 2026 so far… and according to a TeamLease report, India’s IT industry is witnessing a new phase of workforce layoffs and restructuring. Silent Layoffs Replace Large Public Job Cuts India’s IT industry is witnessing a shift in how companies reduce their workforce. Instead of announcing large-scale […]

Jul 10, 2026

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The New Face of Layoffs: Why Companies Are Offering Better Severance Packages

Layoffs remain one of the most difficult decisions companies make. While job cuts continue across the technology sector, there is a noticeable shift in how organizations are supporting affected employees during workforce reductions. According to Layoffs.fyi, 120,346 employees have been laid off by 226 technology companies in 2026 so far. Instead of simply announcing job […]

Jul 10, 2026

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Microsoft Tops Salesforce with Up to 39 Weeks of Massive Severance Pay

Microsoft has announced a comprehensive severance package for employees affected by its latest round of layoffs, which impacted around 4,800 employees, or approximately 2.1% of its global workforce. The package includes financial support and continued benefits as the company streamlines its operations and reallocates resources toward artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. The announcement comes just […]

Jul 9, 2026