Amazon has initiated another round of layoffs, this time impacting its robotics division. At least 100 white-collar jobs have been affected, focusing on the team responsible for designing and managing the company's warehouse robots and automation systems. These layoffs come just two months after Amazon’s massive job cuts in January, which saw around 16,000 global positions eliminated. The layoffs are part of Amazon's broader restructuring efforts aimed at improving efficiency and

San Francisco’s teachers union has overwhelmingly approved a new two-year labor agreement, marking the end of a recent strike and setting the stage for changes in pay, benefits, and school funding across the district. Members of the United Educators of San Francisco, which represents about 6,000 teachers, aides, counselors, social workers, and other school employees, voted by a large margin to ratify the contract valued at approximately $183 million. The agreement follows a four-day work stopp

Six Flags Great Adventure has announced plans to hire more than 3,000 part-time and seasonal employees as it prepares for the launch of its 2026 operating season, offering thousands of job opportunities for students, first-time workers, and those seeking additional summer income. The New Jersey theme park confirmed that its season will officially begin on March 28, with hiring efforts starting well in advance to ensure adequate staffing across attractions, guest services, entertainment, and o

Amazon is poised for a new round of layoffs, expected to affect as many as 16,000 employees, adding to the 14,000 roles eliminated in the previous round. These job cuts come as part of Amazon's broader restructuring plan, aimed at streamlining its operations and becoming more efficient, particularly in light of shifting demands in the tech industry and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. The latest wave of layoffs is set to target several core teams, including those at Amazon We

In India’s corporate imagination, the age of 40 was once seen as the peak of professional maturity. It symbolised authority, stability, and leadership readiness. Today, however, that same milestone is quietly turning into a career fault line. Across industries, professionals report fewer interview calls, slower promotions, and an increasing sense of invisibility. Experience, once celebrated, is now being reframed as expensive, rigid, or culturally misaligned. The shift is subtle, rarely spo

NEW YORK — Nurses across New York City returned to picket lines Tuesday for the second day of what union leaders describe as the largest nurses strike in the city’s history, as contract negotiations with major hospital systems remain unresolved. The strike, which began early Monday, involves an estimated 15,000 nurses from hospitals within the Mount Sinai, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian networks. Picketing resumed outside multiple hospital facilities Tuesday morning, though

Speculation about fresh job cuts at Microsoft sparked widespread debate online after reports claimed the technology giant was preparing for another major round of layoffs in January 2026. According to the report, as many as 22,000 roles could be at risk, triggering concern across social media platforms and technology forums. The rumours gained momentum quickly, particularly because Microsoft has carried out significant restructuring in the recent past. However, the company has now firmly deni

A fresh controversy around workplace control and employee autonomy has erupted online after a Reddit user alleged that their Indian manufacturing company imposed strict restrictions on employees’ LinkedIn activity. According to the viral post shared on the r/IndianWorkplace subreddit, the company has reportedly instructed staff not to like, comment on, or engage with posts from other companies on LinkedIn, regardless of whether they are competitors, clients, or unrelated organisations. The

Nearly 1,000 workers across Illinois are expected to lose their jobs during the first half of the year, according to recent data released through the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act. A spreadsheet published by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shows that employers across several industries issued layoff notices affecting a total of 985 employees during November alone. State officials reported that most of the layoffs are scheduled to begin in

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is preparing a major overhaul of its employee compensation strategy, with plans to increase bonuses and incentives by as much as 50 percent in 2026. The move, revealed through an internal memo, reflects the company’s effort to retain top talent and maintain stability as it navigates regulatory pressure and corporate restructuring, including the planned spin-off of TikTok’s US operations. According to internal communications reviewed by media r

In an unexpected move, Amazon employees across the United States woke up to text messages informing them that their positions had been eliminated. The company sent two text messages to affected workers before dawn—one instructing them to check their email and another offering a help desk number if they hadn’t received details about their role. These messages followed emails that confirmed the layoffs, effectively deactivating employee badges to prevent them from entering offices. This rou

Amazon is preparing for its biggest round of corporate job cuts since 2022, with plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions starting Tuesday. The move affects nearly 10% of its corporate workforce and follows years of smaller layoffs across divisions such as devices, HR, and operations. Sources suggest that the job cuts will impact multiple departments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), human resources (PXT), and corporate operations. Managers have reportedly undergone training on how to co

Amazon is reportedly preparing for another significant round of job cuts, this time targeting its human resources division as part of a broader organizational shift toward automation and artificial intelligence. According to people familiar with internal discussions, the company may reduce up to 15 percent of staff within its People eXperience and Technology (PXT) department, a key unit responsible for managing employee relations and corporate culture. While the exact number of layoffs and th

A controversy has erupted after Kash Patel, serving as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, dismissed an employee for displaying a Pride flag at his workstation. The employee was in the process of new agent training at the FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia, when he received a dismissal letter ordering his immediate removal. The decision has generated debate over workplace neutrality, diversity, and the boundaries of acceptable expression in federal institutions. The em

Google has once again become the focus of global attention after more than 200 contractors working on its artificial intelligence projects were laid off in recent weeks. The workers, employed through outsourcing company GlobalLogic, were responsible for tasks such as rating responses from Google’s Gemini chatbot, reviewing AI-generated summaries, and ensuring that the systems produced accurate and natural-sounding answers. Despite their specialized roles

The wave of layoffs across global technology giants shows no sign of slowing down in 2025. Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are the latest to announce large-scale workforce reductions as artificial intelligence reshapes the tech industry. Salesforce revealed plans to cut hundreds of jobs in San Francisco and Seattle, attributing the decision to its AI platform Agentforce, which is no

The wave of tech layoffs in the United States shows no signs of slowing, with Oracle and Salesforce now joining the list of companies cutting hundreds of positions across major hubs. According to regulatory filings, the two software giants will eliminate more than 500 jobs in California’s Bay Area and nearly 200 positions in the Seattle region as part of their ongoing restructuring plans. Salesforce is laying o

Google has eliminated 35 per cent of its managerial roles overseeing small teams in what is being described as one of the company’s biggest leadership shakeups in recent years. The move is part of CEO Sundar Pichai’s ongoing push to reduce bureaucracy and speed up decision-making, even as the tech giant doubles down on artificial intelligence investments. At a recent all-hands meeting, Brian Welle, Google

Waiter.com, a food delivery service specializing in workplace meals, has announced a unique hiring opportunity for food enthusiasts. The company is looking for a Chief Lunch Officer, a consultant role that will focus on tasting and reviewing a variety of meals delivered to offices. The chosen applicant will visit different workplaces, sample meals, and provide thoughtful feedback that will help shape the company’s offerings for businesses and employees.