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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

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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 →

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 →

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 →

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’ →

Europe’s auto companies plan plant closures and layoffs

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Stellantis and Valeo are among the auto companies that flagged layoffs and site closures announced in recent months. BY Reuters A slew of automotive companies have recently announced plant closures and big layoffs in Europe as they struggle with weak demand, high production costs, competition from Chinese rivals, and slower-than-expected electric vehicle transition. Below are some … Continue reading Europe’s auto companies plan plant closures and layoffs →

Tech layoffs continue in October 2024 as Dropbox, Tidal, Meta, and other high-profile companies cut jobs ahead of the holidays

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October 31, 2024 Tech layoffs continue in October 2024 as Dropbox, Tidal, Meta, and other high-profile companies cut jobs ahead of the holidays Crypto exchange Kraken and online course giant Coursera were also among the firms to cut jobs. The good news is, tech layoffs in general appear to be on the decline. BY Michael Grothaus3 … Continue reading Tech layoffs continue in October 2024 as Dropbox, Tidal, Meta, and other high-profile companies cut jobs ahead of the holidays →

Nationwide listeria ice cream recall leads to Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and layoffs for Totally Cool brand

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August 29, 2024 Nationwide listeria ice cream recall leads to Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and layoffs for Totally Cool brand The Maryland-based company made headlines this summer when dozens of its products were identified in an FDA recall notice as posing a possible health risk. BY Michael Grothaus We all know that food recalls can have … Continue reading Nationwide listeria ice cream recall leads to Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and layoffs for Totally Cool brand →

Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs

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August 09, 2024 Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs A number of high-profile firms in the tech and media sectors are significantly reducing their workforces. Here’s what to know. BY Michael Grothaus It hasn’t been a good month for job security in the media and tech industries as … Continue reading Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs →

80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting

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July 31, 2024 80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting According to a new survey, business leaders have used layoffs to head off lawsuits and avoid hurting employees’ feelings, among other reasons. BY Shalene Gupta Technically, layoffs occur because a company is cost-cutting or restructuring, and not through … Continue reading 80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting →