layoff

The constant job layoffs have been a concern, especially in the IT sector. In the last week, many people were laid off, in companies like Tata Consultancy(6333,) Infosys(7250,) and HCL(2299). As per reports in the next six months, many more jobs will be cut off & new graduates will face employment difficulties.  Considering the situation of huge companies, start-ups are going to work hard to thrive, with no media attention.

Amazon continues to layoff more employees in various verticals of India. This fresh round of downsizing is part of the broader layoffs announced by CEO Andy Jassy in March, affecting approximately 9,000 employees. The process is ongoing, people familiar of the matter said, adding that the employees are being laid off from Web Services, Human Resources and Support department. This another wave of layoff which Amazon employees are witnessing.… read-more

After Amazon, Microsoft and Google, the Dutch online market OLX also announced to laying off 15% staff. On January 31, a company spokesperson said, "OLX is reducing its global workforce by 15% which affects staff across all countries, business units and job functions. We are taking necessary measures to reduce cost structure in light of changing macroeconomic conditions." The layoff will impact approximately 15,000 staff at OLX.

Elon Musk said on June 21 that Tesla will decrease 10% of its salaried personnel over the following three months as the business navigates global macroeconomic circumstances. This would result in a 3.5% reduction in Tesla's overall personnel. Tesla employs over 100,000 employees throughout its locations, and the headcount increased by more than 40% last year. It began another round of layoffs last week, this time encompassing hourly staff. … read-more

IT major Accenture is looking to reduce 5% of its global workforce, implying that around 10,000 jobs can be axed from India. As reported by Australian Financial Review (AFR) on August 25, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet stated that 5% of the employees are transitioned out every year, and new people are hired to replace them. However, this year the company is not planning to hire any more, she hinted.