Wayfair Announces Significant Layoff of 1,650 Employees
Wayfair, the online home goods retailer, has announced a significant layoff, affecting 13% of its global workforce, totaling 1,650 employees. The decision comes as a result of the company’s struggle to recover from its initial success during the pandemic lockdowns….
Amazon Employees Express Concerns Over Alleged ‘Quiet Firing’ Tactics
Amazon employees are expressing concerns over the company’s alleged use of ‘quiet firing’ tactics and a potential ‘brain drain.’ The tactics involve pressuring managers to give low performance reviews and implementing stricter return-to-office policies, ultimately leading employees to quit without…
Newbold Services LLC Announces Layoffs of Nearly 300 Workers in Pennsylvania
A recent announcement by South Carolina-based Newbold Services LLC has raised concerns as the company revealed plans to lay off nearly 300 workers, including janitorial staff providing services to Amazon warehouses in the Lehigh Valley area. The Worker Adjustment and…
Discord Announces Layoffs Impacting 170 Employees
Discord, the popular messaging app, has announced that it is laying off 17 percent of its workforce, impacting 170 employees across various departments. The decision, communicated in an internal memo by CEO Jason Citron, aims to ‘sharpen our focus and…
Twitch to Cut 35% of Workforce in Cost-Cutting Move
Amazon’s livestreaming platform Twitch is set to cut about 35% of its workforce, amounting to approximately 500 employees, as confirmed by Twitch CEO Dan Clancy in a blog post on Wednesday. The decision comes as a part of the company’s…
Unity Announces 25% Workforce Reduction and 1,800 Job Cuts
Unity, the popular game engine maker, has announced an additional 25% reduction in its workforce, resulting in 1,800 job cuts. This comes on the heels of 1,300 layoffs since mid-2022, as the company aims to refocus on its core game…
SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing employees over letter criticizing Elon Musk
The rocket and satellite maker SpaceX has been accused by a US labor agency of unlawfully firing eight employees for circulating a letter calling the founder and CEO, Elon Musk, a ‘distraction and embarrassment’. A regional official with the National…