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Newest firstToday · Monday 26 October
- United States·Research
US seasonal job postings up about 10% YoY in 2026 as e-commerce demand rises
According to Indeed Hiring Lab, seasonal job postings in the US were up about 10% year over year as of September 30, 2026, seen as an early sign of labor market optimism. Retail's share of seasonal postings fell to 61% from roughly two-thirds in 2019, while warehouse roles rose from 3.5% to 9%. Amazon announced plans to hire 300,000 workers this holiday season.
- Europe·Policy & Law
MEPs visit Amazon warehouses in Germany and Poland over worker surveillance, algorithmic management
A delegation of Members of the European Parliament is visiting Amazon logistics centres in Germany and Poland on October 26-27 to investigate workplace monitoring, productivity targets and trade union rights. The fact-finding mission comes as the European Commission prepares its Quality Jobs Act, expected to address algorithmic management and working conditions.
Yesterday · Sunday 25 October
- Global·News
Nearly 196,000 Tech Employees Laid Off Globally in 2026
Global tech layoffs reached nearly 196,000 in 2026, peaking at 29,000 in May. Intel cut 15,000 jobs (15% of workforce) as part of $10 billion cost reduction; Cisco shed over 4,000 (5%); Oracle reduced headcount by 21,000 due to AI infrastructure expansion costs.
Saturday 24 October
- United States·News
Train or Cut? From HSBC to Kroger, AI Layoffs Keep Rising
Recent AI-related layoffs include: HSBC considering 20,000 job cuts (10% of workforce); Amazon confirmed 16,000 enterprise job cuts in January; Intuit cut 3,000 positions; Kroger announced 3,000 enterprise job cuts in October.
- Global·News
Over 135,000 Tech Workers Laid Off in 2026 Amid AI-Driven Restructuring
Over 135,000 tech workers were laid off globally in 2026 through October across 330+ companies including Amazon, Oracle, Meta, and Microsoft. UPS planned up to 30,000 operational job cuts; Oracle reduced 21,000 with up to 30,000 restructuring impact; Amazon cut 16,000 enterprise positions in January.