Microsoft Denies Going Back on Word with Job Cuts After Activision Blizzard Deal
Microsoft denies claims by US regulators that it went back on its word by cutting jobs after its purchase of Activision Blizzard, stating that the idea of job cuts did not originate with its takeover. The controversial deal gives Microsoft control of popular games such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush, but the FTC is still asking for the Court of Appeals to halt the deal so it can consider anti-trust implications.
Cisco to Announce Significant Restructuring, Potential Impact on Employees
Cisco, the networking titan, is set to announce a significant restructuring that could impact numerous employees. The move reflects a broader trend among tech firms to slash costs and redefine their businesses amid industry challenges. As the tech industry braces for an uncertain future, all eyes will be on how Cisco plans to navigate this new landscape.
JPL Announces Significant Workforce Reduction
JPL, managed by Caltech and funded by NASA, announces a significant reduction in workforce due to lower budget and lack of FY24 appropriation from Congress. Approximately 530 employees and 40 contractors will be impacted, with the aim of protecting against deeper cuts later in the fiscal year.
DocuSign to Lay Off 6% of Workforce in Restructuring Plan
DocuSign announces a restructuring plan, including laying off 6% of its workforce, in an effort to enhance financial and operational efficiency. The majority of impacted employees will come from sales and marketing departments. The announcement led to a more than 6% drop in DocuSign’s shares. The company aims to meet or exceed its fourth-quarter and fiscal-2024 guidance and will share further details about the restructuring plan when fourth-quarter results are released.
Sega of America to Lay Off 61 Employees
Sega of America is reportedly set to lay off 61 employees, amounting to more than 10% of its total staff. The layoffs, according to a California WARN notice, will take place on March 8, 2024. The WARN Act legally requires…
UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs Following Disappointing Year
Parcel delivery giant UPS has announced plans to cut 12,000 jobs following a ‘difficult and disappointing’ year in 2023. The company cited a softer economy and labor disputes as contributing factors to the decision. UPS Chief Executive Carol Tomé revealed…
Rise in UK Video Game Developer Union Membership
UK video game developer union membership has been on the rise The IWGB Game Workers union saw its membership increase by nearly half from December 2022 to December 2023. As reported by The Observer, people have joined in response to…
Lowe’s Announces Layoffs in Effort to Improve Operations
Mooresville-based home improvement company Lowe’s has announced layoffs as part of its ongoing efforts to improve operations. The staffing changes will impact a limited number of corporate associates in non-customer facing roles. A spokesperson for Lowe’s stated that affected associates…
Salesforce Announces Layoff of 700 Employees Amid Tech Industry Job Cuts
Salesforce, a US-based cloud software company, has announced the layoff of approximately 700 employees, which accounts for about 1% of its global workforce. This move comes as part of a wave of job cuts within the tech industry, following a…
Video Games Industry Facing Up to Two Years of Turmoil and Instability, Industry Leaders Predict
The video games industry is facing significant challenges, with industry leaders predicting up to two years of turmoil, restructures, layoffs, and closures. The current situation is attributed to continued high interest rates, oversaturated video game stores, and cautious investors, according…