US hiring falls to just 57,000 in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoilUS employers significantly slowed hiring last month, adding just 57,000 jobs, a stark contrast to previous months. This cautious approach s...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Days after Meta sent 4 AM layoff emails to 8,000 employees, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says fears of AI job losses are overstated and more jobs could be created if...Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes artificial intelligence won't necessarily lead to mass job losses. He has argued that companies can choos...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Psychologists say one belief separates workers who bounce back after layoffs from those who struggleLosing a job can take a toll on both finances and mental health, but psychologists say one belief can make recovery easier: confidence in y...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
US private sector job growth misses expectations in June: ADPUS private sector job growth in June fell short of expectations, adding only 98,000 positions. This marks a slowdown from May's figures, wi...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Techie claiming to be Microsoft employee says he is about to be laid off, but is 'relieved': 'Watching good people...'A techie claiming to be a Microsoft employee, anticipating his job loss, found unexpected relief instead of distress. For months, he observ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Fear and anger brew inside Meta amid AI frenzyA frenzied push for artificial intelligence dominance comes with a different kind of cost for Meta, where massive layoffs, employee surveil...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: reportU.S. companies have continued to trim headcount in recent months, with a fresh wave of layoffs across the technology, media and finance s...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
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
S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq close the first half of 2026 higher as chip stocks lead Wall Street: Here's why the US stock market ended June strongS&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq today June 30: US markets concluded the first half of 2026 on a high note, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and N...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.28 AM 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
'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
Trump's tariffs aren't saving jobs at Whirlpool's Iowa refrigerator plantWhirlpool's drastic decision to cut over half its Iowa plant's workforce throws a wrench in President Trump's tariff strategy designed to b...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.50 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
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
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