India crowns Meta AI; More layoffs hit techIndia is now the ground zero for Meta’s AI push, WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart told us. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
14 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Laid off by top tech companies? Here’s what you need to negotiate, and why workers over 40 should pay attentionEmployee rights after layoff: Laid-off workers, especially those over 40, have more time and leverage than they realize when reviewing seve...
05 May, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlashNorway's massive sovereign wealth fund CEO, Nicolai Tangen, is urging global companies to embrace artificial intelligence for societal prog...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Oracle layoffs not random? Sacked employee with over 30 years of experience hints at hidden 'algorithm' pattern behind job lossesDid Oracle plan layoffs, and were they not random? A viral LinkedIn post by a long-time Oracle employee, who was sacked recently, has raise...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
After layoffs, Microsoft targets 7% of US workforce for buyouts - who’s affected?Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to approximately 7% of its U.S. workforce for the first time in its 51-year history. Thi...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
A billion dollars each? While you work 9-to-5, these 6 Meta execs are in line for a billion-dollar AI paydayMeta plans huge AI growth and may reward six top executives with massive bonuses. The payouts depend on strong company performance and futu...
26 Mar, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Why Meta stock is rising after reports say hundreds will lose jobs across key divisions - here's which teams are impacted and what Meta plans to do nextMeta stock price today: Meta is reducing its workforce by several hundred employees across various departments. This move comes as the comp...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
High performer for a decade laid off without manager’s notice, seeks help — gets smart career adviceMore than 260,000 U.S. layoffs hit workers last year. High performers were not spared. Even top 5% rated managers lost roles. Corporate res...
13 Feb, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Amazon layoff: Sacked employee breaks down in tears over confusing, poorly explained benefitsA three-year Amazon technical support engineer was blindsided by a 5 am layoff email, leading him to break down crying over financial worri...
19 Nov, 2025, 04.48 PM IST
Techie feels jealous after surviving massive job layoffs; wishes he had what his colleagues got insteadAfter a company-wide layoff, one employee remained while most of his team received generous severance packages. A Reddit post highlighted t...
12 Oct, 2025, 07.30 PM IST
Meta tightens the belt as executive bonuses rise by 200% while employee stock grants shrink by 10%, claim reportsMeta has significantly increased bonuses for its executives by 75% to 200% while reducing stock grants for other employees by roughly 10%. ...
27 Feb, 2025, 09.54 PM IST
You are entitled to these perks if you have been laid offWith widespread layoffs, it's important for individuals to be aware of their post-layoff benefits entitlements and negotiate with their emp...
11 Aug, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
Amazon plans to trim employee stock awards amid tough economyThe news comes weeks after Amazon announced a second round of mass layoffs, piling on to a wave of job cuts that has swept the technology s...
06 Apr, 2023, 08.14 AM IST
Amid layoffs, clutch of edtech firms roll out hikes and ESOPSEdtech startups like Eruditus and Emeritus, Classplus, BrightCHAMPS, among others, are looking to reward employees through increments. Othe...
11 Feb, 2023, 01.25 AM IST
Pay hike on the cards for edtech employees after an edgy 2022Edtech startups like Eruditus and Emeritus, Classplus, BrightCHAMPS among others are looking to reward employees through increments.
09 Feb, 2023, 05.30 PM IST
Ecommerce companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal and Jabong offering 'accelerators' for ESOPs to top talentWithout an ‘accelerated vesting’ clause, employees holding stock options do not get an exit when a founder or investor sells out.
18 Dec, 2015, 07.16 AM IST
- No layoffs, biz continues as usual: Tribune CEO
Media house Tribune Company which has filed for bankruptcy protection to reorganise its debt, has ruled out layoffs and said it has "too mu...
09 Dec, 2008, 07.30 PM IST