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job loss news

Xbox cuts 3,200 jobs, divests five studios in major Microsoft overhaul

Microsoft's Xbox is cutting 3,200 jobs and divesting five studios (Unsplash/Representative image)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 10:46 am IST

Why is Microsoft laying off 4,800 employees? Xbox restructuring explained

Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees as Xbox begins its biggest-ever restructuring. (Pexel/Representative image)
Published on Jul 06, 2026 09:28 pm IST

Delhi woman shares parents' reaction to her being laid off: ‘Do whatever your…’

Anukriti Vidyarthi revealed that she had been laid off after spending nearly five-and-a-half years at the same company.
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 01:09 pm IST

Why are companies laying off workers despite strong profits? Explained

Why are companies still laying off workers despite strong profits? (Pexel/Representative image)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 11:51 pm IST

Why FEMA is cutting thousands of jobs and why a federal judge refused to stop it

A federal judge declined to block FEMA's planned job cuts (REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo)
Published on Jul 02, 2026 08:35 pm IST

'Owner's son joined, I was asked to resign': Employee alleges nepotism at work

Job insecurity after owner’s son joins company.
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 08:41 pm IST

Ethereum Foundation layoffs: 20% workforce cut, 54 jobs eliminated

Ethereum Foundation cuts 20% of staff, removes 54 jobs. (Pexel/Representative image)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 09:18 pm IST

Lucid layoffs: EV maker cuts 18% workforce, eliminates COO's role

Lucid layoffs: EV maker cuts 18% of its U.S. workforce, removes the COO role (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:15 am IST

'I think I just lost my job': Man receives layoff email on train ride home

The LinkedIn user reflected on how quickly circumstances can change.
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 02:59 pm IST

'Getting fired isn’t the real risk': Man breaks down Germany unemployment system

How Germany supports people after they lose their jobs.
Published on Jun 11, 2026 04:17 pm IST

CEOs get more demanding as AI threatens job security in top companies

CEOs demand better efficiency from employees amid job cuts and AI insecurity
Updated on May 22, 2026 08:36 pm IST

‘Lost job within 3 hours of paying 78K security deposit,’ says Bengaluru tenant

A Bengaluru tenant’s ordeal has sparked a debate over fairness and legal clarity in the city’s rental market after he lost a significant portion of his security deposit, along with the token amount, within hours of paying it. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on May 06, 2026 08:41 am IST

‘Feeling like a failure’: Man laid off months before becoming dad

Man laid off months before becoming dad, representational image.
Published on Apr 28, 2026 10:31 am IST

‘I got fired from my job’: Bengaluru woman opens up on burnout

A Bengaluru woman reflected on burnout after being fired.
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 12:00 am IST

Indian-origin CTO's mother laid off from job, lands new role in 3 days

X users quickly reacted to the post, with many praising the power of networking and calling the experience both inspiring and reassuring.
Updated on Apr 10, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Oracle employee shares optimistic outlook after layoff: ‘Will enjoy sleeping in’

Fontenot had been with Oracle for nearly three years.
Published on Apr 02, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Depression, secret marriage: New details in Bengaluru techie couple's suicide

Police said the husband left behind a suicide note in which he pointed to job loss and rising anxiety as key reasons behind his decision.
Published on Apr 01, 2026 04:39 pm IST

Meta set for another round of layoffs, 20% workforce to be impacted: Report

As per the report, this new round of layoffs could impact 20 per cent or more of the company's workforce.
Published on Mar 25, 2026 10:09 pm IST

Noida: Contractual sanitation workers protest over extra workload

“Earlier, we used to clean the roads and drains if choked in our area. However, last month the Authority handed over the health department work to the civil department and added civil responsibilities to sanitation workers. Now, if there is construction and demolition waste, development of central verge or pathway, we are engaged to do this,” said one of the protesting sanitation workers. (HT Archive)
Published on Mar 13, 2026 04:30 am IST

Techie fired in 3 days by IITian employer says she now makes 8 times more money

Several users shared similar experiences from the early stages of their careers.
Published on Mar 13, 2026 12:01 am IST

Bengaluru man lost 1.2 crore flat after missing 3 EMIs, claims his neighbour

A Bengaluru man was forced to give up his flat after missing 3 EMI payments, his neighbour claimed.
Published on Mar 05, 2026 12:02 am IST

Bengaluru IT startup fires 40% staff in a day: ‘Job loss is real’

The incident was shared by CA Arpit Goyal on X.
Updated on Mar 03, 2026 09:03 am IST

Laid off during family emergency in India, H-1B holder seeks advice on US return

The H-1B worker said he got laid off while he was in India for a family emergency.
Published on Feb 26, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Techie who lost 32 LPA job says company is paying him to find new job

The techie received a severance package worth about three months’ salary, along with leave encashment and eligible stock benefits.
Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:02 am IST

FAANG techie whose role got restructured due to AI gets 100% hike at new job

The experience came to light after a Bengaluru woman, Srishti, shared her cousin’s journey on X.
Published on Feb 06, 2026 10:46 am IST

Job seeker gets rejected after four rounds of interviews despite CEO's praise

Confident of the role, the candidate sent a thank-you email and received high praise.
Published on Feb 05, 2026 07:37 am IST

Laid-off employee opens up about landing new job within a month with 50% hike

The Reddit user managed to secure a new job within just one month.
Published on Jan 25, 2026 12:00 am IST

Faridabad: 35-yr-old software engineer dies by suicide after losing job

Based on his mother’s account, the man had suicidal tendencies. His family, residing in sector 10, tried to stop him from leaving the house late in the evening, the senior official said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jan 05, 2026 05:08 am IST

How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé

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Laurent Freixe addresses Nestlé shareholders during his brief tenure as CEO.
Updated on Dec 29, 2025 06:16 pm IST

Laid-off employee shares red flags in Delhi startup hiring process

An experienced professional shared red flags in a Delhi startup offer while facing an imminent layoff.
Published on Dec 20, 2025 03:37 pm IST