Author: Maya Singh

Google has introduced voluntary exit packages for employees in certain parts of its global business organisation, signalling another workforce adjustment as the technology sector continues to recalibrate amid shifting priorities and ongoing job reductions. The initiative enables eligible staff to leave with severance benefits rather than face the possibility of compulsory layoffs, reflecting a softer approach to managing headcount. According to an internal communication circulated earlier this week, the programme applies to specific teams within the company’s business division. Functions such as solutions, sales support, corporate development, and related operational roles are included in the offer. However, customer-facing sales teams…

Oracle is reportedly considering what could become the largest workforce reduction in its history, with media reports suggesting that between 20,000 and 30,000 jobs worldwide may be at risk. The potential layoffs come as the company accelerates investment in artificial-intelligence data-centre infrastructure tied to major cloud and AI partnerships, including a multibillion-dollar collaboration involving OpenAI. According to reports, the proposed job cuts are being evaluated as part of broader efforts to manage rising capital requirements and preserve cash flow. Analysts cited in coverage estimate that workforce reductions of this scale could generate between $8 billion and $10 billion in savings,…

The Washington Post has announced plans to reduce its workforce significantly, a move that is expected to affect more than 300 employees and substantially scale back coverage across several editorial areas, including sports, local reporting and international news. The decision, disclosed on 4 February 2026, is part of a broader effort by the newspaper to address declining readership, financial pressures and structural changes in the media industry. Owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the publication described the layoffs as a necessary step toward long-term stability. According to statements attributed to Executive Editor Matt Murray in media reports, the Post has…

Global shipping major Maersk has announced plans to reduce its corporate workforce by around 1,000 roles worldwide, citing continued pressure from declining freight rates and persistent instability in global trade conditions. The move represents roughly 15% of the company’s corporate positions but accounts for less than 1% of Maersk’s overall workforce, which totals about 100,000 employees globally. According to the company, the job reductions form part of a broader organisational restructuring aimed at simplifying internal operations, lowering administrative costs, and improving long-term efficiency. Maersk estimates the measures will generate annual savings of approximately $180 million. The company also signalled a…

The Karnataka Education Department has issued a circular formalising menstrual leave for women government employees, reinforcing the state’s broader workplace well-being initiatives. The directive was released on Thursday, 29 January, and signed by the Commissioner of the School Education Department. The move follows a government order issued in November 2025, which introduced 12 days of paid menstrual leave per year for women across government and private establishments in Karnataka. The policy allows one paid day off per month for women employees aged 18 to 52 and applies to workplaces governed by various labour laws, making Karnataka one of the few…

Payments company Mastercard has announced plans to reduce its global workforce as part of a strategic review of its operations, marking another round of restructuring in the financial services sector. The company expects to cut roughly 4 per cent of its full-time employees worldwide, according to statements made during its latest analyst call. The workforce reduction will result in a one-time restructuring charge of nearly USD 200 million in the first quarter. The expense is directly linked to changes identified during the internal review, which examined the company’s cost structure, priorities, and long-term growth plans. The financial impact will be…

Amazon has initiated another round of workforce reductions, with job-cut notifications reportedly reaching employees across multiple teams and countries. This phase is expected to affect approximately 16,000 roles globally, largely within corporate functions. Accounts from affected employees, shared on internal and anonymous online platforms, indicate that some individuals on approved leave—including maternity, paternity, family medical, and other health-related absences—have received layoff notices. One widely discussed case involves an employee whose role was eliminated just days before her approved maternity leave was due to start. According to reports, all formalities related to her leave had been completed, including documentation and assignment…

Expedia Group is undertaking a restructuring initiative aimed at simplifying its organisational hierarchy and reducing management layers, resulting in a combination of layoffs and new hiring. The American online travel company has announced hundreds of new roles, even as some long-tenured employees reportedly process the impact of the layoffs. The company has cited a focus on improving accountability, accelerating decision-making, and aligning workforce skills with future business needs as key drivers behind the changes. However, Expedia has not officially confirmed the total number of employees affected or the specific departments involved. According to media reports and social media posts by…

Amazon has reportedly laid off between 500 and 700 employees across its India operations as part of a broader global restructuring effort. Industry sources indicate that the majority of affected roles are within technology and human resources functions, with software-development engineer positions making up a significant share of the exits. The layoffs in India form part of a larger plan under which Amazon is reducing over 16,000 roles globally. The restructuring aims to simplify the organisation, reduce management layers, improve accountability, and address internal complexity. Amazon has not issued a country-specific statement, instead referring to an internal communication covering organisational…

United Parcel Service (UPS) has announced plans to reduce its workforce by as many as 30,000 jobs this year as it accelerates a strategic shift away from Amazon-related deliveries, even as the company reports steady financial performance. The move reflects UPS’ continued focus on improving profitability rather than pursuing high shipment volumes. The planned workforce reduction will be implemented through voluntary buyout programmes for full-time drivers and by allowing vacant positions to remain unfilled as employees leave. UPS has not disclosed specific regions that will be most affected, indicating that the reductions will be spread across its operations as part…