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A UBS logo on a flag behind the shadowy silhouette of a man.

Layoff Spree Continues in April and Is Spreading Beyond the Tech Sector

Several major multinational companies kicked off Q2 by announcing plans to slash jobs or letting go employees affected by previously announced layoffs.
By Sissi Cao
A man looks at a printed newsletter.

Newsletter Publishers Struggle While Trying to Prove Their Model Still Works

Within the struggling media industry, newsletter companies are fighting to prove their model can earn revenue.
By Rachyl Jones
Zoom founder Eric Yuan

Tracking 2023’s Layoffs in Tech, Media, Retail and More (Updated March)

Layoffs are spreading from tech to more industries.
By Sissi Cao
Paper men hold hands on a newspaper and a paid of scissor

Major Layoffs Hit the Media and Entertainment Industries — Here’s the Latest

By Rachyl Jones
View of Twitter's headquarters in downtown San Francisco.

Elon Musk Gives Twitter Employees an Ultimatum: Commit To “Extremely Hardcore” Workload or Leave

By Courtney Vinopal
Empty desks visible through the windows of building

Protocol, a Website Focused on Tech, Is Shutting Down and Laying off its Entire Staff of 64

By Rachyl Jones
A person walks by The Spheres at the Amazon.com Inc. headquarters.

Amazon Is Reportedly Planning to Lay off 10,000 Employees as Growth Slows

By Courtney Vinopal
Disney logo is seen near the store in New York City

Disney’s Cost Cutting Will Likely Include Layoffs

By Rachyl Jones
Salesforce

Tech Layoffs Are Spreading to Salesforce, a Potential Warning Sign About the Economy

By Sissi Cao
The Twitter social media app running on a mobile phone in London, as Twitter has accepted billionaire Elon Musk's bid to buy the company.

Elon Musk’s Swift Layoffs at Twitter May Not Fly Under International Labor Laws

By Courtney Vinopal
In this photo illustration, the image of Elon Musk is displayed on a computer screen and the logo of twitter on a mobile phone.

Employees Are Suing Twitter For Violating a Law Requiring Advance Notice of Mass Layoffs

By Courtney Vinopal

“Now You Pay $8”: Grading Elon Musk’s Twitter Ideas

By Alex Kantrowitz
In this photo illustration, the image of Elon Musk is displayed on a computer screen and the logo of twitter on a mobile phone.

Elon Musk Plans to Lay off 50% of Twitter’s Workforce by the End of the Week

By Courtney Vinopal
Elon Musk walks into the Twitter headquarters holding a white sink.

Does Twitter Really Need 7,500 Employees?

By Courtney Vinopal
In this photo illustration a Zillow logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen

Zillow Is Laying Off 300 Employees As It Shifts Focus to Tech Roles

By Courtney Vinopal
Close-up of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in front of the Microsoft logo, which is four multi-colored squares.

Microsoft Is Laying Off Around 1,000 Workers in its Latest Cost-Cutting Move

By Courtney Vinopal
Close-up of a black Peloton bike.

Peloton Lays off Employees for the Fourth Time This Year

By Courtney Vinopal
Mark Zuckerberg changed his company's name from Facebook to Meta in October 2021.

Meta Announces Hiring Freeze, Restructuring as Zuckerberg Acknowledges Declining Revenue

By Courtney Vinopal
People pass a newly unveiled logo for "Meta", the new name for Facebook's parent company, outside Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park.

A Vibe Shift is Underway in Silicon Valley as the Allure of Big Tech Fades

By Courtney Vinopal
Close-up of a Beyond Meat Burger flag on top of a sesame bun.

Beyond Meat Suspended Its COO For Allegedly Biting a Man’s Nose After Football Game

By Courtney Vinopal
Bed Bath & Beyond store in New York City.

Bed Bath & Beyond Executive’s Death Follows Allegations of Fraud Involving “Meme Stock” Investor Ryan Cohen

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
The snapchat logo appears on a phone in front of a wall of code.

Snap Is Laying Off 20 Percent of its Staff, Canceling Shows and Losing Two Executives

By Rachyl Jones
Palm Beach Post newspapers are seen for sale on August 05, 2019 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Gannett Has Laid Off at Least 80 Newspaper Employees Around the Country

By Courtney Vinopal
In this photo illustration, the LinkedIn app is seen on a mobile phone, being held up in front of a desktop computer.

A CEO Posted Himself Crying on LinkedIn After Laying Off Workers. The Internet’s Reaction Was Harsh.

By Courtney Vinopal
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