Many U.S. businesses anticipate job reductions in July. WARN filings indicate a more careful hiring trend. Technology, cloud services, and manufacturing firms are most affected. Companies cite automation, artificial intelligence, and efficiency as... — read more 

Microsoft's Xbox division is preparing for another major round of layoffs. Up to five gaming studios face potential closure or spin-off. Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Arkane, and Undead Labs are reportedly at risk. Xbox Game Studios... — read more 

U.S. employers announced 45,849 job cuts in June. This total represents a 53% decrease from May's figures. Technology remained the leading sector for cuts, with 15,503 announced. Artificial Intelligence was the primary reason cited for 14,029 job... — read more 

Ideal US Talent Worker OpCo LLC announced layoffs affecting 9,891 remote gig workers. The job cuts affect staff in multiple U.S. states. The temporary staffing firm, based in Minnesota, is restructuring its worker operations. The company is moving... — read more 

Candid is experimenting with a new AI-based tool. This tool tracks nonprofit closures and layoffs in real time. The system reviews approximately 100 social-sector news articles daily. Early findings indicate closures outnumber layoffs roughly seven... — read more 

The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union spoke out against anticipated layoffs at Microsoft's Xbox division. CWA District 9 vice president Frank Arce confirmed expected job cuts. The union represents over 3,500 Microsoft employees. Microsoft... — read more 

Motley Fool Money recently warned investors about "AI washing." Companies may falsely attribute layoffs to artificial intelligence. Many job cuts stem from pandemic overhiring or reduced demand. Genuine AI transformation starts with a clear business... — read more 

The food and beverage industry is experiencing significant layoffs across various companies. These job cuts are primarily due to restructuring efforts, cost pressures, and changing consumer demand. Artificial intelligence is not the main reason for... — read more 

iHeartMedia confirmed new staff reductions across its radio markets. Numerous radio personalities and other staff were impacted by these changes. These layoffs affected employees across many markets nationwide. Several long-tenured individuals, some... — read more 

International Paper announced plans to close four facilities in the United States. These closures will affect 330 employees across four states. The company will shut down plants in Illinois, California, and New Jersey. It will also cease preprint... — read more 

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The U.S. Food and Dr-g Administration (USFDA) is authorized to hire 2,200 new staff. This follows the agency cutting over 3,000 employees last year. The job reductions had raised concerns about the FDA's dr-g review capacity. Approximately 600 new... — read more 

Nintendo announced a 10% increase in employee base salaries. Company President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed this decision. The move aims to maintain competitive working conditions. It also seeks to retain valuable specialists within the company. This... — read more 

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RAISE US launched as a non-profit to retrain US workers. It aims to address job displacement caused by AI-related cuts. The organization secured $500 million in private and philanthropic capital. OpenAI, Anthropic, and Amazon are among its financial... — read more 

Topgolf recently laid off hundreds of employees nationwide. The company also lost nearly $1 billion in value under previous ownership. New CEO David McKillips aims to revitalize the brand. His plan includes upgrading golf ba--s and introducing... — read more 

BitGo announced a 15% staff reduction. The company cited changes in the evolving ecosystem. BitGo will now concentrate on security, trading, stablecoins, settlement, and AI-powered infrastructure. This reduction follows widening net losses despite... — read more 

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Seeking new employment can feel like a full-time job. Yet, positive developments exist in the hiring sector. Companies are reportedly rehiring employees. These rehires occur after prior AI-related layoffs. Applicants can learn how to distinguish... — read more 

Crypto mergers and acquisitions surged in the first half of 2026. Deal volume reached $9.37 billion, a 26x increase from last year. A Bitcoin market downturn forced many crypto companies to cut staff. Traditional financial firms are acquiring crypto... — read more 

Weekly jobless claims decreased last week. The weekly total dropped to 215,000. This figure was below analyst expectations. Job cuts remained minimal amid economic concerns. The national job market shows resilience. ... — read more 

Callaway Golf announced significant global layoffs. Approximately 250 employees were affected, representing 12 percent of its workforce. These reductions are part of $52 million in cost-cutting initiatives. CEO Chip Brewer stated the changes were... — read more 

Americans express high anxiety about job security. This concern persists despite a remarkably low unemployment rate. New Glassdoor research identifies artificial intelligence as the primary worry. Some companies, including Meta, Amazon, and... — read more 

University of California IT workers successfully unionized. They formed what is now the largest tech union in the United States. The bargaining unit expanded by 2,100, reaching 8,400 employees statewide. This move aims to bolster professional... — read more 

Layoffs create significant challenges for remaining Gen Z employees. Many lack the experience and training for new post-layoff responsibilities. This leads to costly mistakes and high rates of considering leaving. Organizations must implement... — read more 

Automotive and transport sectors saw significant workforce reductions in 2026. Weak demand, corporate restructuring, and AI integration caused these cuts. UPS eliminated 30,000 positions due to an AI-driven transformation. Volkswagen Group cut 50,000... — read more 

S&P Global reported on US manufacturing layoffs. Layoffs in June reached levels not seen since 2009. This excludes the initial COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Concerns over global demand and rising costs drove these job cuts. Manufacturing PMI growth was... — read more 

Diageo conducted substantial layoffs across its North American organization. This marks the second round of cuts in as many months. The reduction in force also functions as a sweeping reorganization. Remaining employees are directed to adopt a... — read more 

PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Kande challenges the common narrative surrounding AI-driven layoffs. He asserts that businesses adopting AI at scale are frequently expanding their workforces. AI creates new demand for roles in implementation, governance... — read more 

iHeartMedia initiated a programming realignment today. This initiative includes a new round of layoffs. The company aims to scale its new technology capabilities. It also seeks to achieve $50 million in cost savings. Several employees across multiple... — read more 

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.Lucid Group announced a major restructuring plan. This plan includes laying off approximately 18% of its global workforce. The company will also close its second production shift in Arizona. Lucid's shares fell 3.7% to $5.16 after the announcement... — read more 

Company-wide/Location Not Specified Oracle is cutting 21,000 workers company-wide, with keywords including AI, restructuring, data center costs, and automation. Lucid is cutting more than 1,000 workers company-wide, with keywords including EV... — read more 

Oracle cut approximately 21,000 jobs globally in the past year. This reduction represents about 13% of its total workforce. The company is reshaping its business to focus on artificial intelligence. Deployment of AI technologies led to these... — read more 

Ingka Group, Ikea's largest retailer, implemented an AI chatbot for customer service. The chatbot handled 47 percent of customer calls, potentially displacing 8,500 workers. Instead of layoffs, Ingka Group retrained these employees for new roles... — read more 

Nevada Representative Steven Horsford introduced new legislation. This bill mandates companies label AI-related layoffs. It is named the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act. Representatives Sara Jacobs and James Moylan co-sponsored the bill. The... — read more 

Electronic Arts recently implemented new job cuts. Recruitment, customer service, security, and IT teams were impacted. The exact number of affected employees is not known. Some affected staff worked remotely in the U.S. and from the Hyderabad... — read more 

Arizona Lucid Motors is cutting roughly 1,500 workers, representing about 18% of its U.S. workforce and eliminating a production shift at its Arizona factory, with keywords including electric vehicles, restructuring, cost reduction, and... — read more 

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