Articles associated with topic: layoffs
-
Google, Amazon Lay Off Hundreds of Workers
Google and Amazon are laying off hundreds of workers. What does this mean for the tech industry as a whole? Google cut “several hundred” employees in a variety of divisions, including its core engineering group… -
Unity Software Cutting 25 Percent of Staff
Unity Software, which maintains a game-development platform used by game builders worldwide, plans on laying off 25 percent of its staff. The cuts will reportedly impact all teams. This isn’t Unity’s first roun… -
Tech Layoffs Flattened Out in December
Throughout the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023, the tech industry endured massive layoffs. Some of the biggest names in tech cut tens of thousands of workers; startups shut down, forcing their employees to lo… -
One Year Later, Tech Layoffs Have Declined Considerably
In November 2022, massive layoffs were starting to sweep the tech industry, as startups imploded and tech giants decided to radically reduce their headcount. Twelve months later, the number of layoffs (and tech… -
SponsoredWhat Is Rightsourcing in IT?
It’s considering both in-house and external resources for the best fit for a variety of tasks. Rightsourcing considers in-house options and contractors to determine the most effective course of action. With rig… -
New Spotify Layoffs Will Target 17 Percent of Company Workforce
Spotify has cut 17 percent of its workforce, totaling roughly 1,500 employees. It’s the music-streaming giant’s third round of layoffs in 2023. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek placed the blame on a slower economy and ris… -
Which Video Game Companies Had the Biggest Layoffs in 2023?
Over the past several months, some of the biggest names in video-game development have announced layoffs. How many workers have actually been cut, and what does this mean for game developers? According to video… -
Amazon Laying Off Employees in its Game Division
Amazon is laying off employees in its long-troubled gaming division. According to Reuters, some 180 jobs were cut. “After our initial restructuring in April, it became clear that we needed to focus our resource… -
Tech Layoffs Remain Largely Level
Tech layoffs ticked upward slightly in October, according to the latest crowdsourced data from layoffs.fyi. If you’re hunting for a job (or currently employed, but worried about layoffs), are the new numbers ca… -
Bungie Unleashes Layoffs
Bungie, the famed video-game maker, has laid off an unspecified number of staff. Bungie is famous within tech circles as the creator of the ultra-popular “Halo” series, as well as the massive shooter “Destiny”… -
Meta Plans on Hiring Strongly in 2024
In late 2022 and early 2023, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) laid off tens of thousands of employees. It seemed as if the social-media giant was entering a new era of austerity, one marked by smaller teams, t… -
SponsoredDiversity, Equity & Inclusion in Technology Roles at The Walt Disney Company
At Disney, we are committed to celebrating an inclusive, respectful world. Our technologists are behind creating authentic and unforgettable experiences and products for the stories and characters that capture…