tech sector employment
Amazon Cuts 1,800+ Engineering Jobs in Historic October 2025 Layoffs as Part of 14,000 Employee Reduction
Nov 22, 2025 12:51 pm CST
Amazon implemented massive workforce reductions in October 2025, laying off over 14,000 employees with nearly 40% of reported cuts affecting engineering positions. The restructuring spans cloud services, retail, advertising, and gaming divisions, with additional layoffs expected in January 2026 as CEO Andy Jassy pushes for a leaner organization amid AI transformation.
Trump Administration Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Exemptions: Relief for Current US Visa Holders
Oct 21, 2025 10:58 am CST
The USCIS has clarified that international college graduates already in the US changing to H-1B status won't be subject to the Trump administration's new $100,000 visa fee. This provides significant relief to existing visa holders, including Indians on F-1 and L-1 visas. The fee only applies to new H-1B petitions for beneficiaries outside the US or those requiring consular notification after September 21, 2025. Current H-1B holders maintain unrestricted travel privileges.
TCS Clarifies: Only 6,000 Employees Released Despite Exaggerated Layoff Reports in IT Sector Restructuring
Oct 09, 2025 09:51 pm CST
India's largest IT services company TCS has officially confirmed releasing only 1% or approximately 6,000 employees as part of its restructuring initiative, contradicting widely circulated reports of much higher numbers. CHRO Sudeep Kunnumal emphasized the company's commitment to handling the process with empathy while maintaining its vision to become the world's largest AI-led tech services company. Despite the restructuring, TCS continues to hire and has onboarded 18,500 new employees in the last quarter.