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layoffsGoogle News · workforce moves at major employers· Nov 6, 2026

Tech layoffs were just the start: 1.6 million more US job cuts could push America toward recession - The Economic Times

Google has started offering voluntary exit packages, joining Microsoft, Oracle and Meta in workforce reductions or buyouts. Microsoft reportedly offered buyouts to 60,000 employees, and Oracle has cut 21,000 positions, about 13% of its workforce. Canva is cutting 22% of staff (just over 1,200 people), Squarespace about 300 jobs, and Dropbox around 200. A 24/7 Wall St. analysis warns that spread into retail and financial services could add 1.6 million US job losses.

layoffsGoogle News · workforce moves at major employers· Nov 5, 2026

Amazon, Alaska Airlines cut jobs in Washington state - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

Amazon let go of 95 employees in Washington state, according to a state filing, as part of a previously announced global reduction that Amazon said mainly affected its Stores organization. Alaska Airlines separately cut 200 jobs, 125 of them in Washington, which the company links to rising fuel costs that its CEO says could cost up to $700 million this year. Disney, Canva and Squarespace are reportedly cutting about 20% of staff, and analysts are watching whether AI is replacing workers.

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