""We are sharing some difficult news regarding your position," the email reportedly read. "After careful consideration of Oracle's current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change. As a result, today is your last working day. We are grateful for your dedication, hard work, and the impact you have made during your time with us.""
"Even compared with other companies, however, Oracle's approach to these layoffs seems especially impersonal. The email announcement that went out to employees did not come from the company's co-CEOs and was simply signed 'Oracle Leadership.'"
Oracle has initiated layoffs affecting potentially thousands of employees, with reports suggesting up to 11,000 may be impacted. Notifications were sent through a mass email at 6 a.m. ET, informing employees that their roles were eliminated due to organizational changes. The email expressed gratitude for their contributions but lacked personal communication from leadership. This method of notification aligns with trends in Big Tech, where layoffs are often communicated via email or virtual meetings, and access to internal systems is typically revoked immediately after notification.
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