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Walt Disney eyes thousands of job cuts as it targets 20% cost savings

Disney has cut billions of dollars worth of costs and eliminated thousands of positions in recent years, with reductions impacting every division including ABC, Pixar, ESPN, the film studio

Walt Disney eyes thousands of job cuts as it targets 20% cost savings
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

What's inside China's 18-point plan to protect workers from AI job losses?

The State Council guidelines call for employment-risk assessments of AI projects, advance notice to affected workers, retraining support and stronger labour protections as businesses adopt AI

What's inside China's 18-point plan to protect workers from AI job losses?
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs in AI-led cost drive as Q3 profit rises 12%

Barclays plans to cut around 5,000 jobs, or 5% of its workforce, this year as it uses AI to reduce costs, even as third-quarter profit rose 12% to £2.3 billion.

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs in AI-led cost drive as Q3 profit rises 12%
Updated On : 23 Oct 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as the bank expands AI use to reduce costs

Barclays plans to cut about 5% of its workforce as it adopts AI to reduce costs, while third-quarter fixed-income trading revenue fell 19% and equities revenue jumped 47% year-on-year

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as the bank expands AI use to reduce costs
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Amazon cuts around 1,000 jobs; India retail employees among those hit

Amazon has cut nearly 1,000 white-collar jobs, affecting employees in India, the US and the UK. The layoffs mainly impact its Stores unit as the company expands its focus on AI

Amazon cuts around 1,000 jobs; India retail employees among those hit
Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

Nike plans more job cuts as turnaround sputters, expects steep revenue drop

The tepid forecast on Thursday underscored that Nike's challenges will likely persist for at least several more quarters - especially in China, where sales tumbled 26%

Nike plans more job cuts as turnaround sputters, expects steep revenue drop
Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 8:04 AM IST

Adidas begins layoffs at Gurugram tech hub amid restructuring push

Adidas said the changes were intended to simplify parts of the organisation, strengthen critical capabilities and position the company for long-term success

Adidas begins layoffs at Gurugram tech hub amid restructuring push
Updated On : 17 Sep 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Samsung India begins layoffs as costs rise, nearly 100 affected: Report

Samsung India's job cuts span multiple levels, with director-level officials, team leads, branch managers and area managers among those affected

Samsung India begins layoffs as costs rise, nearly 100 affected: Report
Updated On : 08 Sep 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

JLR plans 4,000 job cuts over two years amid sales slump, US tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover plans a voluntary redundancy programme as it targets 1.7 billion euros in savings over two years and seeks to lower its break-even point

JLR plans 4,000 job cuts over two years amid sales slump, US tariffs
Updated On : 05 Sep 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 50K more jobs, close 4 German plants

Volkswagen's board of directors on Thursday approved a sweeping cost-cutting plan that would see 50,000 jobs cuts, slim its model line by half and end auto production at four German plants. On top of 50,000 job losses already previously agreed, the company would lose 100,000 positions. The plan put forward by CEO Oliver Blume to counter low-cost competition in China and headwinds from US tariffs overcame resistance from employee representatives and the regional government, which holds a stake in the company.

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 50K more jobs, close 4 German plants
Updated On : 04 Sep 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

Apple cuts jobs in Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams

Apple is also laying off employees in its Intelligent Systems Experience, a team within its software engineering organisation responsible for some of the AI features on its devices

Apple cuts jobs in Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams
Updated On : 22 Aug 2026 | 8:20 AM IST

Visa's AI push claims 1,400 jobs in sweeping India workforce cuts

Nearly 40% of Bengaluru tech centre's workforce laid off in first major retrenchment since 2015

Visa's AI push claims 1,400 jobs in sweeping India workforce cuts
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

Volkswagen CEO aims to cut up to 100,000 jobs in next few years: Report

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume intends to reduce investment by around 15% to just over €130 billion ($148 billion) over the next five years

Volkswagen CEO aims to cut up to 100,000 jobs in next few years: Report
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Cisco to cut nearly 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge

The company said it was making strategic investments in silicon, optics, security and employees' use of AI across the company, as it reduces roles in some areas

Cisco to cut nearly 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 7:02 AM IST

Cloudflare to cut about 20% workforce as AI adoption reshapes operations

The internet infrastructure and cybersecurity company plans to cut more than 1,100 jobs globally

Cloudflare to cut about 20% workforce as AI adoption reshapes operations
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

Embrace AI or get left behind: Job cuts sweep through crypto firms

The debate started in February after Block Inc., the owner of Square and Cash App, announced it would cut a whopping 50 per cent of staff, citing a secular change in how AI affects its operations

Embrace AI or get left behind: Job cuts sweep through crypto firms
Updated On : 06 May 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

More job cuts: After IT layoffs, why are banks cutting jobs in India & worldwide?

After massive layoffs in the IT sector, are banks next? From Axis Bank to HDFC Bank, early signs of job cuts are emerging. Why are banks cutting jobs even as they expand?

Icon YoutubeMore job cuts: After IT layoffs, why are banks cutting jobs in India & worldwide?
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

AI push deepens layoffs as Big Tech cuts workforce, trims hiring globally

Big Tech layoffs intensify as companies ramp up AI investments, cutting over 92,000 jobs in 2026 while hiring sentiment weakens amid ongoing workforce rationalisation

AI push deepens layoffs as Big Tech cuts workforce, trims hiring globally
Updated On : 25 Apr 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

Meta, Microsoft plan job cuts, buyouts that may affect up to 23,000 roles

Meta told personnel in an internal memo on Thursday that it planned to cut 10 per cent of workers, or roughly 8,000 employees, starting on May 20

Meta, Microsoft plan job cuts, buyouts that may affect up to 23,000 roles
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

SpiceJet preparing for layoffs as financial troubles intensify: Report

Salary delays have stretched to months while fleet size has dropped, pushing the cash-strapped airline to seek govt funding as competition, operational constraints intensify, a media report said

SpiceJet preparing for layoffs as financial troubles intensify: Report
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 11:50 AM IST