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Cisco Systems to Lay Off About 14,000 Employees
The San Jose, Calif.-based company is expected to announce the cuts within the next few weeks, the report said, as the company transition from its hardware roots into a software-centric organization.
Microsoft
Microsoft to Cut 2,850 More Jobs
The company said in May it would cut 1,850 jobs in its smartphone business, most of them in Finland.
Microsoft
Microsoft Retreats in Smartphone Battle, Laying Off More Than a Thousand
The U.S. company said it would shed up to 1,850 jobs, most of them in Finland, and write down $950 million from the business.
Unemployment
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise, and Planned Layoffs Surge
Most of the announced job cuts were concentrated in the energy sector, which is reeling from low oil prices that have hurt profits.
Intel
Intel to Cut Up to 12,000 Jobs Globally as PC Industry Declines
Many new tech users around the world turn to mobile phones for their computing needs, and corporations increasingly rely on big machines rather than desktop models to run their businesses.
American Apparel
American Apparel Lays Off Workers, Considers Outsourcing
An estimated 500 employees have lost their jobs since layoffs began last week, according to a news report.
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Boeing to Cut More Than 4,500 Jobs
The divisions that conduct flights and lab tests as well as the commercial airplanes department will be downsized, the company says.
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Smartwatch Maker Pebble Lays Off Quarter of Staff
CEO says the layoffs are required due to 'a chilly fundraising environment' in Silicon Valley.
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SurveyMonkey Lays Off 100 Employees, Says Focus Will Be on Businesses
This is the latest change after nearly a year of turmoil.
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Zenefits Lays Off 17 Percent of Workers to 'Refocus'
Zenefits has been in crisis mode for the last few weeks after removing its CEO and founder, Parker Conrad.
Yahoo
Yahoo Announces First Round of Layoffs as it Trims 15 Percent of Workforce
The layoffs take effect April 11 and affected employees received 60-day advance notice of the move
Yahoo
Yahoo Reportedly Fired a Bunch of Workers by Accident
As many as 30 employees were said to have been let go, only to be later told that they were simply on a shortlist.
Sprint
Looking to Cut Costs, Sprint Slashes 2,500 Jobs
The wireless carrier has shuttered call centers in Texas, New Mexico, Virginia, and Tennessee.
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Hundreds of Employees Laid Off at Staples HQ
The 'bloodbath' affected both senior and junior employees.