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Microsoft layoffs: Top sales executive Judson Althoff takes sabbatical amid more job cuts

Microsoft's Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff is taking a two-month sabbatical amid anticipated job cuts, particularly in the sales division. His break coincides with the end of the fiscal year, raising speculation about internal restructuring and further layoffs in the gaming business.

1 min read2 Jul 2025
Companies

‘Decide in 30 days or resign without severance’: Amazon asks employees to relocate closer to their teams

The new relocation policy of Amazon has come as another reason for employees to worry as they already reel under tensions about job cuts and warnings from the management that artificial intelligence will shrink their importance in the coming years.

2 min read19 Jun 2025
Companies

Microsoft layoffs: ‘Thousands’ more job cuts coming in sales and other teams next month amid heavy AI spending

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the recent layoffs of 6,000 employees, part of a broader restructuring, were not due to performance issues but aimed at realigning teams with the company's focus on AI. Further job cuts are expected next month, primarily affecting sales roles, as Microsoft continues to streamline its workforce amid increased spending on technology.

1 min read19 Jun 2025
Companies

Volkswagen layoffs: Automaker's plan to cut 35,000 jobs on track, 20,000 agree to end contracts early

Volkswagen plans to lay off 35,000 jobs in Germany by the year 2030 as part of the company's cost-cutting program, and more than 20,000 workers at the core of the Volkswagen brand have agreed to take voluntary retirement.

2 min read3 Jun 2025
Companies

Microsoft cuts hundreds more jobs after firing 6,000 last month

Microsoft has laid off over 300 employees in June 2025, following the 6,000 job cuts announced last month. This comes even as tech giants pour billions into AI, while cutting costs in other segments.

1 min read3 Jun 2025
Technology

Microsoft layoffs: What CEO Satya Nadella told employees in town hall on layoffs that left 6,000 jobless

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed job cuts affecting 6,000 employees, stating it was due to internal restructuring rather than performance issues. The layoffs primarily impacted engineering roles.

1 min read30 May 2025
AI

Indian companies lag in workforce upskilling amid AI disruption, job cuts

In India, companies are treating enterprise upskilling as a discretionary HR expense—already a cost centre.

3 min read21 May 2025
News

Fannie Mae Layoffs: 200 Indian-Americans, many linked to Telugu groups, fired on ‘ethical grounds’ after donation scam

Fannie Mae Layoffs: As many as 200 Indian-Americans, a majority of them linked to Telugu groups, were fired by the Federal National Mortgage Association over an alleged involvement in a donation scam.

1 min read16 Apr 2025
Technology

Google layoffs to impact Hyderabad, Bengaluru employees? Here's what we know

Google plans to reduce its workforce from the teams of advertisement, sales, and marketing departments, along with engineering staff from its Hyderabad and Bengaluru offices in India, as per media reports. However, the tech major has not confirmed the news yet.

1 min read20 Apr 2025
Companies

Zomato Layoffs: Food delivery firm cuts up to 600 customer support jobs. Here's why

Zomato Layoffs: The food delivery firm cuts up to 600 customer support jobs as the company experiences a growth slowdown in the core business operations.

2 min read1 Apr 2025