Articles associated with topic: layoffs
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Tech Layoffs Continue to Dip
Tech layoffs continued to dip in May. Layoffs.fyi, which crowdsources layoff data from a number of sources (and is widely cited as accurate by various media outlets), shows that tech layoffs have steadily decli… -
Elon Musk: Staff Cuts Can Boost Productivity
Layoffs have swept Silicon Valley this year, impacting the biggest of the big tech companies: Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, and others have cut tens of thousands of employees. Of course, these layoffs… -
Meta Finishes Layoffs. What Now?
Meta has finished its latest round of layoffs, with “dozens” of employees in program management, marketing, and enterprise engineering reportedly cut. Since last year, the social-media giant has slashed roughly… -
Are the Big Tech Layoffs Finally Over?
Are the biggest rounds of tech layoffs finally over? That’s a question at the top of many tech professionals’ minds. Although executives at companies across the economy still fear the prospect of a recession, t… -
SponsoredTechnology at the World’s #1 Home Improvement Retailer
Retailers with brick-and-mortar locations have a tricky path to navigate. They have to balance the logistics of ensuring product is on shelves ready for customers while also maintaining a robust digital footpri… -
Tech Layoffs Declined in April
Tech layoffs noticeably dipped in April, according to new data. Layoffs.fyi, which crowdsources layoff data, suggests that tech layoffs (and the number of companies laying off tech professionals) have declined… -
Lyft Layoffs Show Big Tech Isn’t Done with Cuts
Ride-hailing giant Lyft has become the latest company to announce significant layoffs. In an April 21 posting on Lyft’s corporate blog, CEO David Risher said he would “significantly reduce the size of the team”… -
Which Tech Jobs are Experiencing the Most Layoffs?
Software development jobs are a key target of tech industry layoffs, according to a new analysis of data by Revelio Labs. Revelio Labs extracted data from layoffs.fyi, which crowdsources tech layoffs, as well a… -
Meta's Layoff Round Targets Technical Workers
Meta’s latest round of layoffs isn’t sparing technical employees. According to CNBC, those affected by the cuts include specialists in UI/UX, graphics, software engineering, and more. As announced last month, M… -
Tech Layoffs Ticked Down Slightly at End of Q1
Throughout the first quarter of 2023, tech companies continued to lay off workers at a steady pace, and the tech unemployment rate crept up slightly (from 1.5 percent in January to 2.2 percent in February). How… -
Massive Layoffs Hit Accenture, Other Consulting Firms
Consulting and business-services giant Accenture is slashing 19,000 jobs globally. Like many other consulting firms (including IBM), Accenture has traditionally been a huge hirer of tech talent. In mid-2022, fo… -
SponsoredThe Power of Soft Skills: Proving You’re More Than Your Techstack
While having a diversified set of tech skills is a must-have, so-called soft skills are increasingly necessary for both businesses and employees to grow and thrive. As our world continues to evolve, innovate, a…