Layoffs

Telefonica to cut 5,500 jobs with total cost of 2.5 billion euros

The Spanish carrier has signed an agreement with unions to implement the exit plans

The layoffs reflect an adjustment to AI adoption and other economic shifts.

From Amazon to Microsoft, AI is driving thousands of job cuts worldwide

Global banks alone will let go of as many as 200,000 employees in the next three to five years

UBS is entering the final year of its historic integration of Credit Suisse, which it bought in an emergency government-brokered deal in 2023.

UBS plans January job cuts to kick off final year of integration

The step will be followed by another round later in 2026

Instead of severance packages, a company would likely reap greater benefits from investing the money on boosting its workforce’s AI readiness, says the writer.
THINKING ALOUD

Replacing staff with AI could be an expensive mistake

What the workplace needs is some form of hybrid, where soft skills become increasingly valued even as technical know-how remains necessary

The firings are particularly challenging for foreign employees who moved to Luxembourg to work for Amazon.

Amazon European hub in Luxembourg braces for record job cuts

After two weeks of talks, the job cull is lowered from 470 personnel to 370

Firmwide revenue has hovered around US$15 billion to US$16 billion in the last five years, though Sternfels told partners that the company is seeing improving growth.

McKinsey plots thousands of job cuts in slowdown for consulting industry

The firm’s revenue growth has flatlined in the last five years, leading to a reset after rapid hiring over the prior decade

Schools say international students form the bulk of full-time MBA applicants, while Singaporeans make up a significant share of the part-time cohort.

Singapore MBAs draw stronger interest amid global visa tightening and career shifts

HR firms say such degrees are most valuable for those in senior leadership roles, even as more mid-career professionals explore them to future-proof their careers

AI is expected to lead to some workforce reductions, with substantial opportunities in the technology, Scharf says.

Wells Fargo expects more job cuts, will roll out AI gradually in 2026

The bank has a little over 210,000 employees as of Sep 30, 2025

PepsiCo utilises a network of independent bottlers, but also operates many company-owned bottling businesses, which some investors would like to see it shed.

PepsiCo plans layoffs as it looks to wrap up Elliott talks

Companies have frequently requested staff to work from home in recent years ahead of layoffs

UBS did not confirm the figure but said it would keep job cuts in Switzerland and worldwide to a minimum.

UBS may cut further 10,000 jobs by 2027: report

The bank has been cutting jobs as a result of the integration of former rival Credit Suisse