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fromTechCrunch
45 minutes ago

Laid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no. | TechCrunch

Oracle terminated 20,000 to 30,000 employees via email, offered standard severance, but forfeited unvested RSUs and limited WARN Act protections through remote-worker classification.
#cloudflare
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high | TechCrunch

Cloudflare cut about 20% of staff, citing AI-driven operational changes despite record revenue growth and a still-unprofitable quarter.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
23 hours ago

Read the memo: Cloudflare is laying off 1,100 employees to prepare for 'the agentic AI era'

Cloudflare is laying off 1,100 staff to prepare for AI-driven organizational changes, despite first-quarter earnings exceeding expectations.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high | TechCrunch

Cloudflare cut about 20% of staff, citing AI-driven operational changes despite record revenue growth and a still-unprofitable quarter.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
23 hours ago

Read the memo: Cloudflare is laying off 1,100 employees to prepare for 'the agentic AI era'

Cloudflare is laying off 1,100 staff to prepare for AI-driven organizational changes, despite first-quarter earnings exceeding expectations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
7 hours ago

This AI-pilled CEO's memo cutting over 21% of the company is a prime example of the new layoffs playbook

DeepL frames AI-driven structural change as requiring smaller teams, fewer management layers, and layoffs to embed AI-native work across the organization.
Healthcare
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Gilead Sciences cuts 108 jobs amid ongoing trend in Bay Area biotech

Gilead Sciences is laying off 108 workers as part of integration following the Arcellx acquisition, affecting various positions including senior leadership.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Newly Merged Top 20 Biglaw Firm's Growing Pains Include Layoffs - Above the Law

McDermott Will & Schulte has conducted layoffs across multiple practice areas, affecting associates, particularly from legacy Schulte.
#california-academy-of-sciences
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Laid-Off Academy of Sciences Workers Still Showing Up For Work, Demand Salary Cuts For Execs

California Academy of Sciences announced layoffs of 53 employees due to financial deficits, affecting many union members.
Silicon Valley
fromKqed
1 week ago

'Chop From the Top': California Academy of Sciences Union Pushes Back on Layoffs | KQED

Union leaders at the California Academy of Sciences demand transparency and alternatives to layoffs affecting 53 employees, citing high executive compensation as a potential savings source.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Laid-Off Academy of Sciences Workers Still Showing Up For Work, Demand Salary Cuts For Execs

California Academy of Sciences announced layoffs of 53 employees due to financial deficits, affecting many union members.
Silicon Valley
fromKqed
1 week ago

'Chop From the Top': California Academy of Sciences Union Pushes Back on Layoffs | KQED

Union leaders at the California Academy of Sciences demand transparency and alternatives to layoffs affecting 53 employees, citing high executive compensation as a potential savings source.
fromtheregister
2 days ago

Arctic Wolf kicks 250 employees out of the pack to save money for AI

"We recently made an organizational restructuring to better align the company's structure and investments with our long‑term strategy. While these decisions are difficult, they position Arctic Wolf to operate more efficiently, continue investing in our Superintelligence platform and Agentic SOC, and deliver strong value to customers."
Tech industry
#build-a-rocket-boy
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Video games

MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly laid off even more staff - Engadget

fromEngadget
2 days ago
Video games

MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly laid off even more staff - Engadget

Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Coinbase CEO Warns American Workers: Mass Layoffs Are Coming to 'Every Company'

AI technology is leading to significant layoffs as companies streamline operations and reduce workforce needs.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Meet the District 2 candidates: Do you support layoffs this budget cycle?

San Francisco faces a $650 million budget deficit, prompting discussions on layoffs and budget cuts while seeking alternative revenue sources.
Healthcare
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Hundreds rally against health care cuts - 48 hills

Hundreds protested against layoffs and budget cuts at San Francisco General Hospital, emphasizing the need for public services over corporate interests.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Meet the District 2 candidates: Do you support layoffs this budget cycle?

San Francisco faces a $650 million budget deficit, prompting discussions on layoffs and budget cuts while seeking alternative revenue sources.
Healthcare
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Hundreds rally against health care cuts - 48 hills

Hundreds protested against layoffs and budget cuts at San Francisco General Hospital, emphasizing the need for public services over corporate interests.
#coinbase
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
Silicon Valley

Coinbase to Eliminate 700 Jobs as It Restructures Around Artificial Intelligence

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Silicon Valley

Formerly SF-headquartered Coinbase to lay off 700 workers in AI shift

Tech industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Read the email Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sent when he laid off 14% of his staff

Coinbase is implementing layoffs and restructuring to become leaner and more efficient amid a down market.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Business

Coinbase didn't just lay off 14% of its staff due to AI. It replaced managers with 'player-coaches' and turned its org chart upside down | Fortune

fromFast Company
3 days ago
NYC startup

Coinbase layoffs today: Crypto giant cuts hundreds of jobs as CEO says AI is 'changing how we work'

Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Coinbase to Eliminate 700 Jobs as It Restructures Around Artificial Intelligence

Coinbase is cutting 14% of its workforce, approximately 700 jobs, to implement AI-driven one-person teams amid a downturn in the crypto market.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Formerly SF-headquartered Coinbase to lay off 700 workers in AI shift

Coinbase will lay off 14% of its workforce, approximately 700 employees, to focus on artificial intelligence and reduce costs.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Read the email Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sent when he laid off 14% of his staff

Coinbase is implementing layoffs and restructuring to become leaner and more efficient amid a down market.
Business
fromFortune
3 days ago

Coinbase didn't just lay off 14% of its staff due to AI. It replaced managers with 'player-coaches' and turned its org chart upside down | Fortune

Coinbase is restructuring for the AI era by cutting 14% of employees and flattening its leadership to enhance efficiency.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Coinbase layoffs today: Crypto giant cuts hundreds of jobs as CEO says AI is 'changing how we work'

Coinbase is laying off 14% of its workforce, citing AI adoption and market volatility as key reasons for the decision.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

3 key things we learned about Brian Armstrong's vision for Coinbase's post-layoff workforce

Coinbase is laying off 14% of its staff and restructuring to create smaller, more efficient teams with fewer management layers.
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

MindsEye Dev Reportedly Laid Off 170 Of 250 Employees

Build A Rocket Boy has reportedly let go a large number of employees in its latest round of layoffs, with estimates suggesting roughly 170 members have been affected.
Video games
#bettercom
Remote teams
fromFortune
3 days ago

Better.com CEO publicly attacks laid off employees, accusing them of 'stealing' by working only two hours daily | Fortune

Vishal Garg accused laid-off employees of being unproductive and 'stealing' from colleagues and customers, citing low productivity data as justification for layoffs.
Startup companies
fromFortune
3 days ago

Better.com lays off 9% of its staff as it prepares to add $1 billion to its balance sheet | Fortune

Better.com laid off 900 employees, about 9% of its workforce, during a sudden Zoom call on December 1.
Remote teams
fromFortune
3 days ago

Better.com CEO publicly attacks laid off employees, accusing them of 'stealing' by working only two hours daily | Fortune

Vishal Garg accused laid-off employees of being unproductive and 'stealing' from colleagues and customers, citing low productivity data as justification for layoffs.
Startup companies
fromFortune
3 days ago

Better.com lays off 9% of its staff as it prepares to add $1 billion to its balance sheet | Fortune

Better.com laid off 900 employees, about 9% of its workforce, during a sudden Zoom call on December 1.
Remote teams
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Bay Area layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community in tough job market

A hiking group for unemployed workers in San Mateo County has grown to 80 members, providing support during job searches.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Marvel Snap Dev Tries To Head Off Concerns About Recent Layoffs

Second Dinner faces challenges with Marvel Snap, including layoffs and player concerns about game quality and design issues.
#meta
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg says AI spending and war drove Meta layoffs

Meta will lay off 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, due to increased spending on data center and AI infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago

'Dead and depressing': Meta staff vent about AI and layoffs on Blind

Meta employees express growing negativity towards AI and workplace culture, with 83% of posts reflecting negative sentiment following recent layoffs.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 week ago

'It's Undignified': Hundreds of Workers Training Meta's AI Could Be Laid Off

Meta's layoffs threaten over 700 jobs at Covalen, impacting workers refining AI models and content moderation.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg says AI spending and war drove Meta layoffs

Meta will lay off 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, due to increased spending on data center and AI infrastructure.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Meta
1 week ago

Zuckerberg tells Meta employees the layoffs are about capex, not AI productivity

Meta's CEO confirmed layoffs are linked to increased AI infrastructure costs, indicating a trade-off between workforce size and investment in technology.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Meta just told staff in an internal meeting that it isn't ruling out further layoffs

Meta plans to lay off around 10% of its staff, with potential for deeper cuts as priorities change and competition intensifies.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago

'Dead and depressing': Meta staff vent about AI and layoffs on Blind

Meta employees express growing negativity towards AI and workplace culture, with 83% of posts reflecting negative sentiment following recent layoffs.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 week ago

'It's Undignified': Hundreds of Workers Training Meta's AI Could Be Laid Off

Meta's layoffs threaten over 700 jobs at Covalen, impacting workers refining AI models and content moderation.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

Threat response: Podcast experts assess the industry

The podcast industry is experiencing significant challenges, including layoffs and market resets, driven by unrealistic expectations and the impact of AI.
#disney
Media industry
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week

Walt Disney Company underwent significant layoffs, emphasizing a shift towards streaming and reducing focus on physical media and Marvel's precarious position.
Media industry
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Here's the severance package Disney is giving to laid-off employees

Disney is providing severance packages to laid-off employees based on tenure and level, amid ongoing restructuring under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
Media industry
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week

Walt Disney Company underwent significant layoffs, emphasizing a shift towards streaming and reducing focus on physical media and Marvel's precarious position.
Media industry
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Here's the severance package Disney is giving to laid-off employees

Disney is providing severance packages to laid-off employees based on tenure and level, amid ongoing restructuring under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
#tech-industry
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tech giants' results show rosy outlook for AI boom and US stock market

Positive financial results from major tech companies indicate resilience in the stock market amid AI bubble concerns.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tech giants' results show rosy outlook for AI boom and US stock market

Positive financial results from major tech companies indicate resilience in the stock market amid AI bubble concerns.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.
Online learning
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This $14 Billion Business Is Officially the First Company to Be Completely Wiped Out By AI

Chegg's decline is attributed to the rise of generative AI tools that provide free homework assistance, rendering its services obsolete.
fromwww.kqed.org
1 week ago

Martinez Renewable Refinery Workers Strike Amid Contract Dispute, Demand Safer Conditions | KQED

After the fire, Contra Costa County commissioned a third-party assessment that gave Martinez Renewables an overall safety culture rating of 65% below industry benchmarks. The report identified understaffing as a key issue both during the interviews and in on-site observation days.
Mission District
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Dead By Daylight Dev Denies Rumors That Layoffs Were Union Busting

Behaviour Interactive laid off employees, including those from Dead by Daylight, citing decreased demand for mobile projects amid unionization concerns.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Tech jobs have hit an AI air pocket. Is it temporary or permanent?

Tech job cuts are influenced by both temporary adjustments and potential permanent changes, with AI playing a significant role in the evolving landscape.
#microsoft
Retirement
fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
2 weeks ago

Microsoft's first voluntary retirement offer is a buyout dressed as a benefit

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to 7% of its US workforce, targeting senior directors and below, amid significant layoffs and a hiring freeze.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of U.S. employees | TechCrunch

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts for the first time, allowing eligible employees to leave without mass layoffs.
Retirement
fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
2 weeks ago

Microsoft's first voluntary retirement offer is a buyout dressed as a benefit

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to 7% of its US workforce, targeting senior directors and below, amid significant layoffs and a hiring freeze.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of U.S. employees | TechCrunch

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts for the first time, allowing eligible employees to leave without mass layoffs.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Fewer than 1 in 4 workers feel their job is safe. Here's why worker 'FOBO'-fear of becoming obsolete-is hurting companies | Fortune

Job insecurity is pervasive across sectors, with many workers fearing layoffs and feeling their positions are not safe.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Stop using AI as a scapegoat, and do this instead

Leaders use AI to justify layoffs, eroding trust and damaging workplace culture despite employees recognizing the disconnect between rhetoric and reality.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Stop using AI as a scapegoat, and do this instead

Leaders use AI to justify layoffs, eroding trust and damaging workplace culture despite employees recognizing the disconnect between rhetoric and reality.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will lay off 284 workers due to county funding withdrawal for a new homeless services department.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

The new Amazon: How employees are navigating AI, RTO, and a shifting culture

Amazon's cultural transformation emphasizes efficiency and accountability, impacting employee dynamics and the broader labor market.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
Media industry
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

The Decline Of Pro Football Focus Is Bad News For Football Fans | Defector

Pro Football Focus was acquired by Teamworks, leading to significant layoffs among employees, particularly those on the consumer side.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'No idea what tomorrow will look like': In TikTok's 'unemployment diaries,' workers document life after layoffs

Karlee Rea documents her layoff experience and the challenges of job searching in a series of vlogs amid rising unemployment among Gen Z.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Meta to axe 8,000 jobs in May as Zuckerberg bets the house on AI

Meta Platforms plans to cut about 8,000 jobs as part of a global redundancy program to focus on artificial intelligence.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Iron Galaxy Slashes More Developers In An Attempt To Survive

Iron Galaxy is laying off up to 90 employees due to changing market conditions and the need to adapt to a new business model.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Kenyan outsourcing company for Meta sacks more than 1,000 workers

Over 1,000 low-paid Kenyan workers were laid off by Sama after Meta terminated their contract, highlighting the precariousness of global south tech workers.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Art Movements: Dozens Laid Off at Artnet and Artsy

Artnet and Artsy merged, resulting in layoffs and organizational changes amid declining revenue in the media segment.
#snap-inc
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Snapchat cuts 16% of global staff, around 1,000 jobs in latest round of mass layoffs

Snap Inc. is laying off 1,000 employees, about 16% of its workforce, to streamline operations and focus on profitability.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Tech Layoffs Continue: Snap Cuts 1,000 Jobs, Citing 'Rapid Advancements' in AI

Snap Inc. has laid off 1,000 employees, about 16% of its workforce, citing AI advancements as a reason for reduced staffing needs.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Snapchat cuts 16% of global staff, around 1,000 jobs in latest round of mass layoffs

Snap Inc. is laying off 1,000 employees, about 16% of its workforce, to streamline operations and focus on profitability.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Tech Layoffs Continue: Snap Cuts 1,000 Jobs, Citing 'Rapid Advancements' in AI

Snap Inc. has laid off 1,000 employees, about 16% of its workforce, citing AI advancements as a reason for reduced staffing needs.
Business
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Epic's Head Of HR Is Out Less Than A Month After Mass Layoffs

Epic Games has parted ways with chief people officer Monika Fahlbusch following mass layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees.
#snap
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Snap Was Always A Terrible Company

Snap laid off 1,000 employees and cut job openings to reduce costs by $500 million, but struggles with revenue growth and market position.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Snap Is Cutting 1,000 Jobs After an Activist Investor Said It 'Over-Hired'

Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, about 16% of its workforce, to reduce costs after pressure from an activist investor.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Snapchat owner announces global layoffs amid financial challenges

Snap is laying off around 1,000 employees to prioritize long-term value and reduce spending.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Snap is laying off 16 percent of its workforce, blames AI

Snap is laying off 1,000 employees, 16% of its workforce, to save over $500 million and replace roles with AI.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work

Snap has laid off 1,000 employees, citing AI tools as a reason for the cuts and aiming to reduce costs by $500 million.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Snap Was Always A Terrible Company

Snap laid off 1,000 employees and cut job openings to reduce costs by $500 million, but struggles with revenue growth and market position.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Snap Is Cutting 1,000 Jobs After an Activist Investor Said It 'Over-Hired'

Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, about 16% of its workforce, to reduce costs after pressure from an activist investor.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Snapchat owner announces global layoffs amid financial challenges

Snap is laying off around 1,000 employees to prioritize long-term value and reduce spending.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Snap is laying off 16 percent of its workforce, blames AI

Snap is laying off 1,000 employees, 16% of its workforce, to save over $500 million and replace roles with AI.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work

Snap has laid off 1,000 employees, citing AI tools as a reason for the cuts and aiming to reduce costs by $500 million.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 weeks ago

Fewer foreigners unemployed in Sweden than this time last year

Unemployment in Sweden is at its lowest since 2023, driven by foreign workers, but layoffs and economic uncertainty persist.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Snap Inc. Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Because of AI

BART experienced multiple train issues, and Snap, Inc. announced significant layoffs while the US House faces turmoil over government funding.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Read the memo ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro sent staff about the Disney layoffs

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro informed staff about layoffs at Disney, emphasizing the need for an agile workforce and expressing optimism for the future.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Players Use Epic For Freebies But Then Just Go Back To Steam

Epic Games Store is popular for free games but struggles to compete with Steam and faces criticism for rushed projects.
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