All layoff events · 1,098 total

The Fresno Bee laid off 8 employees, including seven reporters and one editor, representing approximately 40% of its newsroom staff. The cuts are part of a nationwide reduction by parent company McClatchy Media as it integrates more AI into its operations.

Volkswagen's CEO has warned employees in Germany of upcoming large-scale job cuts. The reduction, which could affect tens of thousands of workers, is driven by global market shifts in the automotive sector.

Cisco announced an additional 1,100 job cuts, bringing the total expected layoffs to 6,600 staff. The decision follows a revenue forecast miss and a strategic shift from hardware to software solutions.

Estée Lauder's CEO defended the company's strategy and talent base following the announcement of 10,000 job cuts. The company is moving forward with what it calls a 'winning playbook' despite the significant reduction in workforce.

Krutrim, the AI startup founded by Bhavish Aggarwal, has reportedly laid off approximately 20 to 25 employees, which accounts for nearly half of its workforce. This is the second round of restructuring for the company in 2026, with the latest cuts specifically affecting product and engineering teams.

Byron Allen is cutting more than a dozen jobs at HuffPost following his acquisition of parent company BuzzFeed. The layoffs were disclosed in an all-staff memo as part of a cost-reduction drive across Allen's media holdings.

Media mogul Byron Allen is reducing the workforce at HuffPost, a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, following his acquisition of the parent company. The layoffs were announced in an internal memo and reportedly affect more than a dozen employees.

Fintech company Block has reduced its workforce by more than 4,000 positions, citing AI as a primary driver for the reduction. The announcement comes as the company pivots toward new AI-human collaboration tools.

Volkswagen CEO informed staff in a memo that the company may need to cut an additional 50,000 jobs to remain competitive. This potential reduction follows previous cost-cutting efforts in a challenging automotive market.

Microsoft laid off 213 employees from ZeniMax Online Studios and 166 from ZeniMax, according to a Maryland WARN Act disclosure. The cuts significantly impact the development team behind Elder Scrolls Online.

Volkswagen Group is planning to eliminate up to 100,000 jobs across the group and close four German plants. The restructuring aims to reduce global production capacity and consolidate development and administration functions through automation and AI.

id Software is reportedly laying off around 50 percent of its workforce, which is estimated to be about 90 employees. The cuts are part of a broader restructuring at Microsoft's Xbox division announced in July 2026.

Volkswagen is considering drastic restructuring measures that could include cutting up to 100,000 jobs. The move is part of a major plan to address economic challenges and restructure operations.

Bungie, the developer of the Halo and Destiny franchises, is reportedly preparing to reduce its workforce by approximately 400 positions in the summer of 2026. This reduction is noted as one of the largest in the gaming sector for the year.

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) board adopted a Fiscal Stabilization Plan to address potential insolvency, resulting in the elimination of 5,690 positions. The cuts primarily affect the Student Equity Needs Index and include healthcare cost-sharing and unpaid furlough days.

Israeli AI chipmaker Hailo is laying off 110 employees, representing half of its workforce, as it shifts focus toward Physical AI markets like robotics and drones amid funding pressure.

BT has announced plans to reduce its workforce by at least 27,500 positions by 2030 as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. This follows a reduction of 8,500 jobs over the previous year, with the company aiming for a total headcount between 75,000 and 80,000 by the end of the decade.

Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow confirmed a recent layoff affecting approximately 30% of the company's workforce. The restructuring included the elimination of the entire HR department and nearly the entire leadership team as the fintech startup transitioned back to a leaner 'startup mode'.

Amazon reduced headcount within its Selling Partner Services organization as part of an ongoing efficiency drive and increased focus on AI automation. The company described the cuts as affecting a small number of employees.

The cosmetics company has increased its expected job cuts to up to 10,000 roles as part of an ongoing restructuring effort. The reductions are primarily targeting point-of-sale positions within department stores.