Author: Maya Singh

More than 1,000 employees at Google have signed an internal petition urging the company to reconsider its work with U.S. immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The petition raises concerns about how the company’s cloud and artificial intelligence technologies may be used in surveillance, enforcement actions, and other activities tied to immigration operations. According to the document, employees argue that certain applications of Google’s technology could contribute to harmful outcomes, including surveillance practices and enforcement measures that may affect migrant communities. The petition references reported deaths connected to immigration enforcement encounters…

Apple appears to be preparing for another phase of retail expansion in India, with Hyderabad emerging as the likely location for its next physical store. Recent job postings on the company’s careers portal list Hyderabad-based openings for roles such as Store Leader, Senior Manager, and Genius—positions typically associated with the launch of a full-scale Apple retail outlet. If confirmed, the store would become Apple’s seventh in the country, underscoring the company’s accelerating investment in the Indian market. Apple formally entered India’s direct retail landscape in 2023 with the inauguration of flagship outlets in Mumbai and New Delhi. Those openings marked…

Barclays is reportedly reducing the size of its advertising team in London, with around 50 roles expected to be eliminated as part of a broader effort to manage costs. According to reports, the bank plans to replace these positions with copywriters based in India, where operational expenses are comparatively lower. The shift reflects a wider trend among global financial institutions seeking to optimise spending through geographic redistribution of support functions. By relocating copywriting responsibilities to India, Barclays is expected to significantly reduce staffing and operational costs while maintaining output for advertising and digital content. Reports suggest the savings linked to…

Telstra is set to eliminate 209 positions from its data and artificial intelligence joint venture valued at about $700 million, with part of the affected work expected to be transferred to India. The restructuring forms part of a broader strategy to accelerate AI adoption, reduce operational costs, and draw on global technology expertise. The joint venture—launched last year in partnership with Accenture—represents one of the most significant AI-focused investments by an Australian enterprise. Under the ownership structure, Accenture holds a 60 percent stake while Telstra retains the remaining 40 percent. The collaboration was designed to modernise Telstra’s data platforms, expand…

Dell Technologies has introduced a significant overhaul of its sales compensation structure, shifting toward a more performance-linked framework that raises both earning potential and financial risk for employees. The revised plan, outlined to staff during an internal town hall earlier this month, changes how commissions are calculated and how frequently sales achievements are evaluated. A central feature of the new structure is the introduction of a stricter eligibility threshold for commission payouts. Sales employees who achieve less than 60 percent of their assigned quota will no longer receive any commission. Under the previous model, incentives were distributed proportionally, allowing employees…

UBS is preparing for a significant workforce reorganisation as it continues integrating Credit Suisse following the government-backed rescue completed in 2023. The bank is expected to reduce around 3,000 roles in Switzerland later this year while creating a similar number of new positions in India, signalling a strategic shift in how the combined organisation distributes talent and technology functions globally. Much of the planned hiring will be centred in Hyderabad, where UBS is rapidly expanding its operational footprint. The bank intends to substantially increase headcount in the city over the coming months, with recruitment focused on technology development, engineering, and…

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…