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State Department layoffs begin Friday with 1,300 job cuts. Here’s the breakdown

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July 11, 2025 State Department layoffs begin Friday with 1,300 job cuts. Here’s the breakdown BY Jennifer Mattson The State Department is set to begin firing more than 1,300 people on Friday, according to multiple sources including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN, who has seen an internal memo on the matter. Secretary … Continue reading State Department layoffs begin Friday with 1,300 job cuts. Here’s the breakdown →

Even before the Xbox layoffs, there was ‘tension’ at Halo Studios

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Even before the Xbox layoffs, there was ‘tension’ at Halo Studios “I’m personally super pissed,” a developer told Engadget. jessica conditt Updated Thu, Jul 3, 2025 Halo Studios At least five employees at Halo Studios have been fired as part of company-wide layoffs at Microsoft on Wednesday, according to a developer with knowledge of the … Continue reading Even before the Xbox layoffs, there was ‘tension’ at Halo Studios →

What are voluntary layoffs?

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June 29, 2025 What are voluntary layoffs? BY Mariah Alanskas Adding the word “voluntary” in front of separation, retirement, and severance packages seem to be the new, empathetic way for companies to handle layoffs whether it’s the tech industry or higher education. These programs, also broadly known as voluntary incentive separation programs, have been around for … Continue reading What are voluntary layoffs? →

Intel confirms layoffs as it tries to ‘make engineers more productive’

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  Intel confirms layoffs as it tries to ‘make engineers more productive’ An unspecified number of people will lose their jobs as the company looks to cut out middle management. kris holt   Fri, Apr 25, 2025   Reuters / Reuters Beleaguered chipmaker Intel has confirmed plans to restructure in a shift that will involve … Continue reading Intel confirms layoffs as it tries to ‘make engineers more productive’ →

Joann, Rite Aid, JCPenney, and other store closings contribute to a 274% surge in retail layoffs in 2025

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June 05, 2025 Joann, Rite Aid, JCPenney, and other store closings contribute to a 274% surge in retail layoffs in 2025 BY Natasha Etzel Layoff announcements from U.S. employers have increased 80%, to 696,309 job cuts, through May of this year. That’s in comparison with the 385,859 cuts announced throughout the first five months of 2024, … Continue reading Joann, Rite Aid, JCPenney, and other store closings contribute to a 274% surge in retail layoffs in 2025 →

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

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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

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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 →

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 →

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