ET Graphics: Code takes over the cubicles as tech companies toss staff for AI growthSince the beginning of 2026, over 120,000 tech employees have been laid off across more than 200 companies including Meta, Amazon and Oracl...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Amazon's AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineersThe company is committing an initial $1 billion to the initiative with the goal of sending five to six pods of engineers to customers for 4...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
US job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in MayDespite the economic fallout from the Iran war and soaring energy prices, the U.S. job market shows surprising strength. Job openings in Ma...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Fewer US companies are willing to hire foreign gradsAmerican companies are increasingly hesitant to hire international talent and sponsor visas, a trend linked to President Trump's stricter i...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
'AI FOMO': Why this Google techie left the tech giant even after getting Rs 9.5 crore salaryA former Google account executive, Yousuf Imran, quit his high-paying job after earning nearly $1 million, citing fears of layoffs and the ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobsA newly formed bipartisan nonprofit named RAISE US is set to launch with over $500 million aimed at tackling job losses anticipated from ar...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Global Market: US weekly jobless claims drop more than expectedUS unemployment claims saw a sharper-than-expected drop last week, signaling continued labor market strength. Despite this positive sign, a...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Bleak job market for H-1B returnees; Delhivery investors' exitLaid off tech workers from the US face an unprecedented job slump back home. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
26 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
No vacancy at home: Worsening job market greets H-1B returneesIndian tech professionals returning from the US, including H-1B visa holders, face a challenging job market back home. Layoffs at major US ...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
High salary in startup or stable MNC job? What is the right choice? Employee gets a reality check six months after job switchA tech professional's experience has sparked discussion online after he reportedly left a stable multinational company for a smaller firm o...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Bengaluru techie says it is better to stay in a big company at a lower salary then a small one with high salaryA Bengaluru techie's advice to prioritize job stability at large firms over lucrative offers from smaller companies has sparked debate. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Oracle layoffs 2026: Tech giant's headcount shrinks by 21,000 amid rapid AI adoptionAI adoption has led to a 13% decline in Oracle's total workforce. The company said in its filing that the workforce adjustments were in res...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Lucid Motors layoffs 2026: EV maker slashes jobs ahead of SUV launch - why is Lucid laying off employees, how many jobs are being cut and which roles are impacted?Lucid Motors layoffs 2026 explained: EV maker Lucid Motors is undergoing significant workforce reductions, cutting approximately 18% of its...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims fall amid low layoffsInitial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 226,000 for the week ended June 13, the Labor Departm...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Techie says firm fired 90% of staff, plans to hire back as developers are 'dime a dozen' in BangaloreA Bengaluru software architect reported his company laid off 90% of its tech staff, attributing the cuts to AI adoption and reduced custome...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Jobseekers flood market after global tech layoff waveA significant surge of over 56,000 Indian tech professionals from major global companies are now actively seeking new jobs, a fourfold incr...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Laid off by Amazon and Microsoft in 3 years, techie shares the golden rule for surviving AI-era job lossAfter being laid off by Amazon and Microsoft within three years, tech professional Dave Lewis was forced to rethink his career path in an i...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST