UPS Plans Up to 30,000 Job Cuts as It Scales Back Amazon-Linked Volumes
United Parcel Service (UPS) has announced plans to reduce its workforce by as many as 30,000 jobs this year as it accelerates a strategic shift away from Amazon-related deliveries, even as the company reports steady financial performance. The move reflects UPS’ continued focus on improving profitability rather than pursuing high...
Infosys Revises Hybrid Work Policy, Mandates Minimum Office Attendance
Infosys has introduced a revised work model that increases the emphasis on in-office attendance while retaining limited flexibility, reflecting a broader shift underway across India’s IT services industry as companies reassess post-pandemic work arrangements. Under the updated framework, most employees are now required to work from an Infosys office for at...
Amazon Layoff Plans Surface Early After Internal Email Error
Amazon’s next phase of corporate workforce reductions became visible earlier than planned following an internal communication error within Amazon Web Services (AWS), causing confusion among employees ahead of formal notifications. Earlier in the week, an internal email was circulated to AWS staff referring to a forthcoming team meeting. The wording implied...
TCS to Build Largest Delivery Centre in Brazil, Create 1,600 Jobs by 2027
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced plans to develop its largest delivery centre in Brazil, with a new campus coming up in Londrina, in the state of Paraná. The project involves an initial investment of USD 37 million (approximately BRL 200 million) and is scheduled for completion by 2027. According to...
Amazon India launches road safety training programme for delivery workforce
Amazon India has rolled out road-safety awareness and training workshops across multiple cities for its delivery associates, partners and truck drivers, covering more than 80,000 personnel across its operations network. The month-long programme is aimed at promoting safer driving practices and responsible road behaviour across Amazon’s last-mile and mid-mile logistics operations...
Online debate suggests AI research roles could face automation earlier than other functions
A discussion circulating within the technology community has raised questions about which roles within the artificial intelligence (AI) industry may be most exposed to automation, with some suggesting that research roles could be affected earlier than engineering or sales positions. The debate was sparked by a post on X (formerly Twitter)...
