Layoffs

Why Software Talent Is Still in Demand Despite Tech Layoffs, Downturn and a Potential Recession
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Talk of an economic downturn and potential recession was everywhere this year. These fears have strongly affected the tech industry, leading...
After Layoffs And A CEO Swap, Cometeer’s Frozen Coffee Pod Business Is In Hot Water
In December, Cometeer quietly conducted layoffs and installed its chief operating officer as co-CEO. Former employees spoke of dysfunction and high executive turnover as growth has slowed at the...
Ex-Google Employee Gets Laid Off During a Business Trip
An ex-YouTube employee has gone viral on TikTok after sharing the story of her abrupt termination in the middle of a business trip.Kimberly Díaz, a former global marketer specializing...
Ex-Google Employee Brutally Documents Mass Layoffs
There's a whole category of influencers making a name for themselves using the "Day in My Life" format on TikTok. In these videos, employees take viewers on a journey...
Why Are Tech Startups Firing People Now?
Many tech startups (but not only them) are laying off people, as part of the preparation for a ... [+] ‘winter is coming’ season in fundraisinggetty Many tech startups...
Council Post: Eight Strategies For Avoiding Layoffs During Turbulent Times
During difficult economic times, “layoffs” are often one of the first fears that enter professionals’ minds. Whether it’s a sudden economic downturn or a looming recession, many business leaders...
Sting Concert for Microsoft Execs Preceded Layoffs
Microsoft hosted an invite-only event in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday featuring a performance by Sting. The 50 attendees included top executives. It may have been a World Economic Forum...
Microsoft Layoffs, Amazon Layoffs, And What’s Actually Happening In Tech
Tech layoffs have been dominating the headlines, but they are not only misleading but potentially harmful to those making decisions about the future of their career. The U.S. economy...
Layoffs Affecting 1,600 Tech Workers A Day on Average In 2023
About 1,600 tech sector workers, on average, have been laid off every day in 2023 so far, per Insider. Europa Press News / Contributor Amazon delivery truck in Spain....
3 Things to Do When Layoffs Are Looming
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ethics, brand legacy and treating humans how we'd like to be treated — these all typically fly out the window when...