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Xbox layoffs spark outrage over Asha Sharma, H1Bs and eroding trust

Leadership - July 08, 2026

Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs on July 6 reignite outrage over Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s leadership, H1B controversy, and eroding employee trust. ...

The Microsoft Xbox Reset Takes Shape as Layoffs Rewrite the Business Structure

Featured - July 07, 2026

The Microsoft layoffs are set to affect 4,800 jobs, with 3,200 in Xbox. Four studios are on their way out intact, with a fifth under review. ...

Microsoft layoffs to put more jobs at risk this week

Featured - July 06, 2026

The next round of Microsoft layoffs align with the start of new fiscal year on July 1. These job cuts follow a pattern of fiscal-year restructuring. ...

One in three job applicants lie on their resumes

Featured - July 06, 2026

Around one in three job applicants admit they’ve lied on a resume or cover letter at some point in their careers. ...

Calling In Sick to Work in Germany? Not Without a Fresh Doctor’s Note

Featured - July 04, 2026

Germany is exploring labor reforms on sick leave applications, which will require employees to see a doctor before taking a day off from work for their health. ...

What today’s jobs report says about the labor market in US

Recruitment - July 03, 2026

Today’s jobs report paints a grim picture for US labor market. Unemployment rate in US edged lower, June 2026 jobs report says slow hiring. ...

Meta layoffs come as Zuckerberg says ‘AI won’t replace people’

Featured - July 03, 2026

The conversation around Meta layoffs in 2026 has been warbled by one single question. Will AI replace humans? ...

LinkedIn is the new dating app and recruiters don’t approve

Featured - July 02, 2026

According to a new survey, LinkedIn is quietly becoming an unlikely dating destination for millions of users in search of love. ...

Reskilling vs. Layoffs: If Microsoft can’t do it, who can?

The upcoming Microsoft layoffs are set to affect thousands of employees across several divisions, including sales and consulting, as well as Xbox gaming business. ...

Thousands Could Bear the Brunt of the Rumored 2026 Layoffs at Microsoft

Featured - July 01, 2026

The Microsoft layoffs are expected to affect workers in sales and consulting, and within the Xbox gaming division, in July 2026. ...

Xbox Union Workers Speak Out Vehemently Against Rumored Layoff Plans

Featured - June 30, 2026

Microsoft’s gaming division is reportedly considering mass layoffs across operations, and Xbox union workers are not willing to sit out this conversation. ...

Volkswagen Job Cuts Could See the Automaker Shed 100,000 Roles

Featured - June 29, 2026

In addition to plans to cut 50,000 roles by 2030, Volkswagen is also exploring additional plant closures that could axe thousands of jobs. ...

Ford Admits to Rehiring Employees After Its AI Strategy Proved to Be Flawed

Featured - June 26, 2026

Ford has reportedly rehired several employees to channel their expertise towards additional training, both for younger workers and AI. ...

Elastic Announces Layoffs, As AI Snaps Leaner Teams Into Place

Featured - June 26, 2026

Elastic layoffs to affect 7% of the workforce as the company turns to “a simpler structure, with fewer layers, less complexity, and less friction.” ...

Gen Z are outearning Millennials, but career fulfilment remains elusive

Compensation - June 26, 2026

A new report by the Resolution Foundation found that Gen Z workers are earning more in their early careers than any other generation. ...

AI has made job scams impossible to ignore

Featured - June 26, 2026

Gen Z applicants have been hit the hardest by AI job scams. Roughly 32% of Gen Zers report to have fallen victim, compared to 15% of Gen Xers. ...