Category Archives: Employee Layoffs

DOGE is demanding ‘wins’ from this elite government tech group—while promising major layoffs

March 19, 2025 DOGE is demanding ‘wins’ from this elite government tech group—while promising major layoffs BY Mark Sullivan Technology Transformation Services (TTS), a high-tech consulting group housed within the General Services Administration (GSA), is tasked with helping agencies modernize their internal systems and public-facing websites. In the past, the group has had the resources and … Continue reading DOGE is demanding ‘wins’ from this elite government tech group—while promising major layoffs →

By the numbers: Trump and Musk’s layoffs at U.S. agencies

Employee Layoffs

February 19, 2025 By the numbers: Trump and Musk’s layoffs at U.S. agencies Here are details on some of the layoffs at federal departments and agencies. BY Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest advisers, have mounted a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3 million-strong federal workforce, … Continue reading By the numbers: Trump and Musk’s layoffs at U.S. agencies →

Marvel Rivals team hit with layoffs despite huge success of game

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Marvel Rivals team hit with layoffs despite huge success of game The game director and others on the development team were let go just ahead of season 2. steve dent Wed, Feb 19, 2025 NetEase Chinese game publisher NetEase has laid off Marvel Rivals development team members including the game director, Kotaku … Continue reading Marvel Rivals team hit with layoffs despite huge success of game →

Salesforce laying off 1,000 during hiring push

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Laid-off employees will reportedly be able to apply for other positions. The company is also adding 2,000 sales positions because of demand for AI products, Constantine von Hoffman on February 4, 2025 Salesforce is cutting 1,000 employees while it is in the middle of hiring 2,000 new ones. The layoff of more than 1% … Continue reading Salesforce laying off 1,000 during hiring push →

Google will let platforms and devices employees leave voluntarily prior to layoffs

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Google will let platforms and devices employees leave voluntarily prior to layoffs The company is offering them a severance package, but they only have until February 20 to sign up. mariella moon Sat, Feb 1, 2025 GLENN CHAPMAN via Getty Images Google has given US employees in the Platforms and Devices team … Continue reading Google will let platforms and devices employees leave voluntarily prior to layoffs →

Amazon closes all Quebec warehouses, cutting 1,700 jobs

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January 22, 2025 Amazon closes all Quebec warehouses, cutting 1,700 jobs Amazon will phase out operations across seven sites in the province over the next two months. BY Reuters E-commerce giant Amazon.com is exiting its operations in Quebec, leading to the loss of about 1,700 full-time jobs, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday. The online retailer … Continue reading Amazon closes all Quebec warehouses, cutting 1,700 jobs →

Meta rebranded performance-based layoffs as ‘non-regrettable attrition’

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January 17, 2025 Meta rebranded performance-based layoffs as ‘non-regrettable attrition’ The tech giant is cutting thousands of employees in a round of performance-based layoffs. Here’s why that could cost Meta, say some experts. BY Pavithra Mohan When Meta broke the news of layoffs to employees this week—on the heels of major changes to its content moderation … Continue reading Meta rebranded performance-based layoffs as ‘non-regrettable attrition’ →

The next time you get laid off, it could be via text or email

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January 02, 2025 The next time you get laid off, it could be via text or email Employers have gotten plenty of bad press for botching layoffs. But some companies may be doubling down on a more impersonal approach to job cuts. BY Pavithra Mohan Since the pandemic normalized hybrid work and virtual communication, a number … Continue reading The next time you get laid off, it could be via text or email →

Sam Goody employee in Oregon denies reports that the last location is closing: ‘We’re not going anywhere’

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The once-ubiquitous music retail chain has just two remaining stores: one in Ohio and one in Oregon. Reports that both are shuttering may have been premature. BY Tracy Brown Hamilton Sam Goody, the once-ubiquitous music and entertainment retail chain founded in 1951, is set to close one of its last two remaining U.S. stores next year. … Continue reading Sam Goody employee in Oregon denies reports that the last location is closing: ‘We’re not going anywhere’ →