#layoffs

#layoffs

Humble Games laid off its entire staff, affecting game developers like Stairway Games and their upcoming console releases. [ more ]

Newrez, a top U.S. mortgage lender, faces layoffs post-acquisition, affecting 123 employees from various departments, reflecting industry competitiveness and strategic diversification efforts. [ more ]

Take-Two reportedly closing Private Division studios Roll7 and Intercept Games amid layoffs. [ more ]

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company, is laying off 525 people in Southern California due to departmental closures at multiple locations.

The layoffs will begin in waves starting Sept. 16 and concluding in January 2025; affected employees will not receive severance pay but may be considered for other open positions within the company. [ more ]

Microsoft's decision to shut down game studios has caused discontent and fear among Xbox employees.

Public criticism from an unaffected studio head highlights growing concerns within the company.

Unexpected closures of well-received studios like Tango Gameworks have shocked both employees and fans. [ more ]

Tesla delayed Supercharger access for GM, Polestar, and Volvo due to layoffs in the Supercharging team, focusing on existing locations and 100% uptime. [ more ]

Tesla takes unique approaches to gain shareholder votes, like offering factory tour with Elon Musk & Franz von Holzhausen. [ more ]

Tesla is hiring in Autopilot & Robotics departments, undoing previous layoffs for new projects and growth. [ more ]

Tesla workers in fear of ongoing layoffs, impacting morale and stock value. [ more ]

Tesla workers fear ongoing layoffs without clear end date causing stress and uncertainty. [ more ]

Tesla is facing significant layoffs, potentially exceeding the initially announced 10% reduction in headcount. [ more ]

TikTok is planning significant layoffs affecting global user support, communications, content, and marketing teams. [ more ]

TikTok plans significant layoffs affecting various departments. [ more ]

Nestlé launches Vital Pursuit food brand for weight management consumers, TikTok lays off marketing employees, Cazoo faces insolvency challenges. [ more ]

TikTok plans to lay off approximately 1,000 global employees amidst challenges in the U.S. market. [ more ]

Commercial real estate brokerages are cutting costs through layoffs and efficiency measures to navigate lower transactions and profits amid higher interest rates. [ more ]

Sega announces layoffs and selling Relic Entertainment to cut costs.

Job losses spread across Sega subsidiaries including Sega HARDLight and Creative Assembly. [ more ]

Despite shifting away from remote work, Walmart is laying off hundreds of corporate employees.

Walmart encourages relocation to primary offices for remote workers, aiming to enhance collaboration and innovation. [ more ]

Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees and relocating others, focusing on bringing remote employees to Walmart HQ for better collaboration and innovation. [ more ]

Walmart announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at campus offices and will require remote workers to relocate for collaboration and innovation. [ more ]

The video game industry is experiencing significant layoffs and closures despite an era of high-quality game releases. [ more ]

Certain Affinity, a game developer, laid off 25 US-based workers due to industry challenges and funding slowdown.

Affected employees are receiving severance pay, continuing benefits, and portable vested stock awards. [ more ]

Sega sells Relic Entertainment to Emona Capital LLP

Layoffs impact Sega Europe, Creative Assembly, and Hardlight studios [ more ]

KQED is expected to lay off 18-25 employees after staff buyouts didn't completely address budget deficit. [ more ]

KQED, a public broadcasting station in the Bay Area, is set to lay off 18 to 25 employees due to budget shortfalls. [ more ]

Square Enix plans to pursue a multiplatform strategy to increase profits and reach more customers. [ more ]

Relic Entertainment announced layoffs post-independence from Sega, affecting 41 employees.

The layoffs were made to ensure Relic's survival in the volatile gaming industry, with support provided for impacted employees. [ more ]

Ubisoft cuts 45 positions to reorganize structures and enhance efficiency.

Mass layoffs have been occurring across the gaming industry since last year. [ more ]

Google faces internal turmoil despite high earnings and layoffs; leadership promises to address low morale and compensation [ more ]

Google laid off over 200 'Core' division employees, relocating some to India and Mexico as part of restructuring. [ more ]

Google has recently laid off at least 200 employees from different product development teams, focusing on efficiency and prioritization. [ more ]

Google announced laying off 50 Bay Area workers amid hitting a financial milestone, focusing on core team adjustments and investing in high-priority areas. [ more ]

Google laid off employees from development teams like Flutter, Dart, and Python, creating uncertainty for many businesses relying on these technologies. [ more ]

Google lays off staff across key teams like Flutter, Dart, and Python ahead of I/O developer conference. [ more ]