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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Storm Clouds in Law Firms: AI Already Replaces Some Positions

Global law firms are considering significant layoffs in administrative roles due to the adoption of artificial intelligence technology.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Silencing After a Century, CBS Radio Service - All Employees Laid Off

CBS is shutting down its news radio service after nearly a century of operation, resulting in job losses for all employees in the news department.

Mar 20 • 20:35 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

First came the AI ‘teammates’, then the layoffs: the new reality for Atlassian staff now looking for work

Atlassian laid off 1,600 workers, including nearly 500 in Australia, leaving employees seeking closure on the unexpected job losses amid the company's integration of AI.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon brings up 'employment flexibility'... labor sector responds that restructuring happens continuously now

President Yoon proposes easier layoffs while labor representatives argue that job flexibility already exists amid ongoing restructuring.

Mar 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

New round of layoffs affects employees at AL Sydbank

AL Sydbank announces layoffs of 84 employees following a recent merger, amidst a wider trend of job cuts in the banking sector.

Mar 17 • 09:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Nordea plans significant workforce reductions, partly due to artificial intelligence

Nordea is preparing to cut approximately 1,500 jobs across its organization to achieve at least €600 million in annual cost savings by 2030, citing technological advancements and artificial intelligence as key reasons for the layoffs.

Mar 17 • 09:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now it thunders - massive wave of layoffs in the USA

The US job market is facing significant layoffs driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, with major companies like Meta and Amazon announcing cuts affecting thousands of employees.

Mar 16 • 13:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Is artificial intelligence taking jobs from coders? I exchanged 50 messages with an AI agent – and here is the game it created

Recent layoffs in Finnish tech companies signal a shift towards increased reliance on AI in coding, raising concerns among workers about job security.

Mar 16 • 06:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The workforce at Lapland's mines is rapidly decreasing – the situation seems worst in Sodankylä

Lapland's mining sector faces significant job losses, particularly affecting the town of Sodankylä, with hundreds of workers at risk of layoffs.

Mar 16 • 04:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mass layoffs in Illinois: thousands of workers will lose their jobs, according to latest notice under the WARN Act

Thousands of workers in Illinois are facing layoffs as companies are required to notify the state of upcoming job reductions under the WARN Act.

Mar 14 • 16:45 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Will AI take Australian jobs, or is it just an excuse for corporate restructure?

The article discusses concerns over AI's impact on jobs in Australia, focusing on the voice acting profession amid recent corporate layoffs.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Which professions are most threatened by AI? A new study answers a question that is becoming crucial for Generation Z

A new study by the American tech company Anthropic highlights the professions most threatened by AI, particularly those requiring higher qualifications, but notes no mass layoffs have occurred yet.

Mar 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

New contract for Quirón in Madrid: the company is set to manage a laboratory where fears of layoffs abound

Quirónsalud is poised to win a public contract in Madrid valued at 140 million euros to manage a laboratory serving nearly 1.4 million residents, sparking concerns over potential job losses.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Which professions will disappear with AI? One of Argentina's most listened-to experts responds

Santiago Bilinkis discusses the impact of AI on jobs, highlighting significant layoffs at major companies as evidence of this trend.

Mar 9 • 19:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

CNIO: The largest cancer center tries to avoid layoffs due to lack of manager

The government reassures scientists at Spain's CNIO cancer research center about job security amid a leadership crisis but does not offer concrete solutions.

Mar 9 • 16:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mediapro announces a job regulation file for 250 employees in Madrid and Barcelona

Mediapro plans to lay off 250 employees in Madrid and Barcelona as part of a restructuring effort that also sees the departure of numerous high-ranking executives.

Mar 5 • 11:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The dead end of automation. Is firing through AI business suicide?

The article explores the potential consequences of AI automation-related layoffs, examining the risks to traditional businesses and the emerging dynamics in the workforce.

Mar 5 • 03:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acre starts 2026 with a loss of 892 jobs, says Caged

Acre state in Brazil experienced a loss of 892 jobs in January 2026, continuing a trend of more layoffs than hires over four months.

Mar 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Company lays off 4,000 due to AI and shares soar 20%

A payment company, Block, laid off 4,000 employees citing AI advancements, leading to a 20% surge in its stock value.

Mar 2 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Something has changed': Is the era of AI job replacement here?

Australia is experiencing its first mass job cuts linked to AI, with companies like WiseTech Global and Block Inc announcing significant layoffs while citing a shift in work dynamics due to AI.

Mar 1 • 19:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The week when horror scenarios for mass layoffs due to AI became reality

Mass layoffs linked to artificial intelligence have become a new reality for office workers, as a major S&P 500 company announced significant job cuts citing AI as a reason.

Mar 1 • 14:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This Company is Using AI for Work... Yet, It is Hiring

Block, a fintech company, is reducing its workforce while simultaneously hiring AI experts, highlighting a shift in job demand from traditional roles to those related to artificial intelligence.

Mar 1 • 06:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Job Cuts: "The Loss of Significance of eBay is Huge"

eBay plans to cut 800 jobs despite recent positive revenue growth, mirroring Amazon's recent layoffs, raising questions about the company’s current position in the market.

Feb 28 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Jack Dorsey cuts thousands of jobs at his financial services company due to a restructuring driven by artificial intelligence

Jack Dorsey announced the layoffs of over 4,000 employees at Block, significantly reducing its workforce as part of a restructuring effort influenced by AI.

Feb 27 • 17:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Square parent company Block cuts nearly half of workforce as AI takes jobs

Fintech company Block will lay off 4,000 employees due to increased AI productivity, raising investor confidence despite broader concerns about job losses from AI adoption.

Feb 27 • 17:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Due to artificial intelligence.. An American company lays off thousands; bloggers say: the earthquake is coming

An American finance technology company, Block, is laying off 4,000 employees as part of a restructuring strategy, citing efficiency gains from artificial intelligence.

Feb 27 • 14:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

CBS News and CNN staffers fear ‘disaster’ as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle

Staff at CBS News and CNN are anxious about job security and potential ideological shifts following Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Terrafame starts negotiations for changes - threatens 120 jobs

Terrafame is initiating negotiations affecting all staff regarding job reductions, layoffs, and work arrangements, with a potential loss of up to 120 jobs.

Feb 27 • 07:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It's not just in the industry: layoffs and voluntary retirements reported in the financial sector as well

Recent layoffs in the industrial sector have raised concerns about similar job cuts occurring in the financial sector, including at PWC, which has laid off between 40 and 60 employees.

Feb 26 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: The Washington Post lost over $100 million last year

The Washington Post reported a loss of over $100 million last year, prompting significant layoffs.

Feb 26 • 16:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Layoffs at the State Data Agency: 57 Employees Will Lost Their Jobs

57 employees are set to be laid off as part of a restructuring at the State Data Agency in Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 14:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Revitalization Centers and KEHA Center to Reduce Workforce

The KEHA Center and revitalization centers in Finland are initiating nationwide layoffs due to budget constraints, potentially affecting up to 296 jobs.

Feb 26 • 08:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Household Appliance Production Down by 4%. Factories Closing, Thousands of Layoffs

Poland's household appliance production has decreased by 4% over recent years, leading to factory closures and significant job losses.

Feb 25 • 13:54 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

AL Sydbank bids farewell to 47 employees after merger

AL Sydbank has laid off 47 employees as a result of the merger with Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank, and Vestjysk Bank last year, marking the second round of job losses since the merger.

Feb 25 • 10:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Telefónica will pay 1.2 billion in compensation to former employees this year

Telefónica is set to disburse approximately 1.2 billion euros in compensation to former employees in 2023 amid ongoing negotiations to avoid forced layoffs.

Feb 25 • 00:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Elected officials from Hauts-de-France urge Emmanuel Macron to prevent layoffs at struggling glass manufacturer Arc

Elected officials from the Hauts-de-France region have called on Emmanuel Macron to prevent significant layoffs at the bankrupt glass manufacturer Arc.

Feb 24 • 06:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Telia scales back in Finland: layoffs affect hundreds of positions

Telia has completed negotiations for a reorganization of its Finnish unit, resulting in significant job cuts but also the creation of new positions under a new strategy.

Feb 21 • 12:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Corydon on layoffs: 'I didn't take this job to be a media bureaucrat'

Bjarne Corydon, the director general of DR, has fired two senior executives, moving to implement changes he promised upon taking the helm of the state-owned media company.

Feb 18 • 16:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: German Industry Cuts More Than 120,000 Jobs

The German industry has seen a significant job reduction, with over 120,000 positions cut amid economic struggles in 2025.

Feb 17 • 07:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Global Big Tech Workers Being Laid Off Due to AI – January Job Cuts Ten Times Higher than Last Year

The rise of AI technologies is leading to significant layoffs among Big Tech workers, with January 2023 witnessing ten times more job cuts than the same period last year.

Feb 17 • 02:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The earthquake of the latest version of AI alarms experts: 'The world is in danger'

Experts are raising concerns about the societal consequences of the latest artificial intelligence models and the massive layoffs in white-collar jobs they may cause.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Job Cuts and Losses Accelerate Will Lewis's Departure

Will Lewis, CEO of The Washington Post, resigned unexpectedly after significant layoffs, following internal dissatisfaction over his public appearance during the cuts.

Feb 13 • 19:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Telstra job losses mount, with 650 redundancies looming

Telstra has announced plans to cut up to 650 jobs, with outsourcing to India and a joint venture with Accenture playing significant roles in the layoffs.

Feb 11 • 04:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Huge Layoff Bomb Threatens – Here’s What Will Happen to Your Area

A recent survey indicates that nearly 1,500 staff in Finland's welfare regions are facing layoffs or job hazards, with significant regional disparities in staffing reductions.

Feb 10 • 03:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

He fired hundreds of people and is leaving. Storm around the head of The Washington Post

The article discusses the resignation of the CEO of The Washington Post following significant job cuts affecting over 300 employees, which has sparked backlash from journalists.

Feb 8 • 12:37 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping job cuts

The CEO of the Washington Post has resigned following extensive layoffs within the organization.

Feb 8 • 10:15 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Millions on the way to help former Novo employees

The Danish government is allocating 13 million kroner to support municipalities in helping former employees of Novo Nordisk find new jobs after mass layoffs.

Feb 8 • 09:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The CEO of The Washington Post resigns

Will Lewis, the CEO of The Washington Post, has resigned shortly after the newspaper announced significant job cuts affecting a third of its workforce.

Feb 8 • 06:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis resigns after massive layoffs

Will Lewis, CEO of the Washington Post, has resigned following significant job cuts at the newspaper.

Feb 7 • 23:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The controversy over mass layoffs of about 100 at Korea GM ends with a provisional agreement between labor and management

Korea GM and the union reached a provisional agreement to ensure job retention for about 120 workers affected by subcontractor changes, maintaining wage and labor conditions amidst previous layoffs.

Feb 5 • 12:23 UTC

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