FeaturedTechnologyMeta conducts layoffs, internal transfers in its AI focusIFM CorrespondentMay 25, 2026May 24, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 25, 2026May 24, 2026 While the layoffs have hit about 20% of Meta's workforce, it has more or less followed the same pattern of "AI-linked job cuts" in 2026... Read more
FeaturedMarketsCan layoffs harm shareholder returns?IFM CorrespondentMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023 In many notable bellwether companies, particularly in the technology, retail and financial services industries, this is taking the form of layoffs... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyIn-person engineers outperformed remote workers, says Mark Zuckerberg as Meta starts its 2023 layoffsIFM CorrespondentMarch 21, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 21, 2023 Meta is putting a lot of effort into ensuring individuals form the connections they need to work productively... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyTech layoffs intensify: Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobsInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 23, 2023 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 23, 2023 Microsoft's action might signal that employment losses in the tech industry will persist... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyLayoffs 2023: Amazon, Salesforce start staff downsizingInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 6, 2023 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 6, 2023 The cuts will cover 6% of Amazon's 300,000-person corporate workforce... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedCrypto exchange platform, Coinbase layoffs 18% staffIFM CorrespondentJune 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentJune 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Employees were terminated with 14 weeks of severance pay.... Read more
BankingFeaturedNigeria suspends layoffs for banks despite difficult timesInternational Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Commercial lenders will have to seek approval from the central bank to implement job cuts... Read more
EconomyBankrupt US retailer American Apparel starts layoffsInternational Finance DeskJanuary 19, 2017 by International Finance DeskJanuary 19, 2017 It has laid off 2,400 employees in Southern California... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedOliver Blume vs workers: Stormy board meeting awaits Volkswagen CEOInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Radical measures like doubling the job cuts, closing factories and divesting parts of the business have ruffled the feathers of the labour unions... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyPIF-led consortium seals USD 55 billion EA acquisition in gaming industry’s mega-dealInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 7, 2026August 6, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 7, 2026August 6, 2026 The consortium includes Affinity Partners, the private equity firm founded by Jared Kushner, as well as technology-focused investment firm Silver Lake... Read more