Layoffs: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

Latest Layoffs HR Trends, workforce insights, and expert analysis. Stay updated with the latest news on Layoffs.

Updated on: Mar 2026
Loading
Amazon Robotics Layoffs: Automation Division Hit by New Wave of Job Cuts
Layoffs

Amazon Robotics Layoffs: Automation Division Hit by New Wave of Job Cuts

Amazon extensive restructuring efforts have reached a new frontier, with the company’s specialized robotics division now facing a round of job cuts. This move marks a strategic shift for the tech giant, which has historically prioritized aggressive expansion in its automation and fulfillment technology sectors. Strategic Realignment in Amazon Robotics Unit The layoffs primarily impact […]

Read Story
Loading
Proximus CEO Defends 15% Headcount Reduction as Key to Fiber Future
Layoffs

Proximus CEO Defends 15% Headcount Reduction as Key to Fiber Future

Belgian telecom leader Proximus has unveiled a major strategic overhaul that will see the elimination of 1,200 jobs by 2030. Announced on February 27, 2026, during a presentation to investors, the plan aims to leverage artificial intelligence and automation to drive efficiency and reduce annual costs by approximately €180 million. Proximus AI-Driven Restructuring and Job […]

Read Story
Loading
eBay Trims 6% of Workforce to Fund Next-Gen Tech and Depop Integration
Layoffs

eBay Trims 6% of Workforce to Fund Next-Gen Tech and Depop Integration

eBay announced on February 26, 2026, that it is cutting approximately 800 jobs, representing roughly 6% of its global workforce. This marks the third consecutive year of significant layoffs for the San Jose-based e-commerce giant, following a 9% reduction in early 2024 and a 4% cut in 2023. eBay Strategic Realignment Amidst Growth The layoffs […]

Read Story
Loading
Why Sam Altman Says AI is Being Falsely Blamed for Job Losses
Layoffs

Why Sam Altman Says AI is Being Falsely Blamed for Job Losses

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sounded the alarm on a deceptive corporate trend he calls “AI Washing.” Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 23, 2026, Altman accused several companies of falsely blaming artificial intelligence for mass layoffs to mask more traditional business failures, such as over-hiring and poor financial planning. […]

Read Story
Loading
Livspace Cuts 12% Workforce to Automate Design and Sales
Layoffs

Livspace Cuts 12% Workforce to Automate Design and Sales

Home interior and renovation unicorn Livspace has announced the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees, representing roughly 12% of its workforce. The move, confirmed in February 2026, coincides with the company’s pivot toward becoming an “AI-native agentic organization” and the departure of co-founder Saurabh Jain after an 11-year tenure. Transition to an AI-Native Model Livspace described the job cuts as a “strategic […]

Read Story
Loading
Volkswagen is Cutting 10% of its German Workforce and Slashing Wages
Layoffs

Volkswagen is Cutting 10% of its German Workforce and Slashing Wages

Volkswagen Group has announced a drastic restructuring plan that includes cutting approximately 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030. This decision marks a historic shift for Europe’s largest automaker as it struggles with high manufacturing costs, fierce competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, and a sluggish global transition to battery-powered cars. Unprecedented Plant Closures and […]

Read Story
Loading
Spotify Layoffs Signal Move Toward Autonomous Operations
Layoffs

Spotify Layoffs Signal Move Toward Autonomous Operations

Spotify has announced a major restructuring plan to reduce its global workforce by approximately 17%. Despite reporting strong financial results in recent quarters, the music streaming giant will part ways with roughly 1,500 employees to streamline its operations and transition toward a more “efficient” business model. The Paradox: Layoffs Amidst Profitability The timing of the announcement has surprised […]

Read Story
Loading
Tech Layoffs 2026: 30,000 Jobs Cut by Amazon, Salesforce, and 25 Others
Industry

Tech Layoffs 2026: 30,000 Jobs Cut by Amazon, Salesforce, and 25 Others

The global technology sector has faced a turbulent start to 2026, with nearly 30,000 employee layoffs in the first 40 days of the year. Data from industry trackers like Layoffs.fyi reveals that at least 27 major companies, led by giants like Amazon and Salesforce, have implemented deep workforce cuts as they pivot toward AI-centric operations and […]

Read Story
Loading
AI Boosts Output, Not Layoffs: New ICRIER-OpenAI Study Defends India’s IT Jobs
Survey & Report

AI Boosts Output, Not Layoffs: New ICRIER-OpenAI Study Defends India’s IT Jobs

A new landmark study released on February 14, 2026, by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and supported by OpenAI, suggests that India’s IT sector is successfully navigating the Generative AI (GenAI) transition. Contrary to global fears of mass layoffs, the report titled “AI and Jobs: This Time Is No Different” […]

Read Story
Loading
Why Nike-Owned Converse is Cutting Jobs to Fuel Growth
Layoffs

Why Nike-Owned Converse is Cutting Jobs to Fuel Growth

Converse, the iconic footwear brand owned by Nike, has announced a significant corporate restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and fueling long-term global growth. This strategic realignment follows a series of broader cost-cutting measures initiated by its parent company, Nike Inc., which is currently navigating a challenging retail environment and shifting consumer preferences. Converse Strategic Realignment […]

Read Story
Loading
Musk’s xAI Faces Talent Shake-up as Key Engineers Exit
Layoffs

Musk’s xAI Faces Talent Shake-up as Key Engineers Exit

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is navigating a period of significant internal transition marked by the departure of several high-profile engineers. Despite these leadership exits, Musk has pivoted public attention toward an audacious long-term vision: establishing autonomous, AI-driven manufacturing facilities on the moon. Leadership Churn at xAI Recent reports confirm that xAI has seen […]

Read Story
Loading
UBS is Moving High-Tech Roles from Zurich to Indian Hubs
Layoffs

UBS is Moving High-Tech Roles from Zurich to Indian Hubs

UBS has initiated a significant restructuring of its global workforce following its historic takeover of Credit Suisse. The banking giant has confirmed plans to eliminate approximately 3,000 jobs in its home market of Switzerland as part of a massive $10 billion cost-cutting exercise. Simultaneously, the bank is aggressively expanding its operations in India, signaling a […]

Read Story