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Coverage of workforce reductions in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 24 · 14:03 UTCMost recent: Jul 1 · 09:31 UTC
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Amazonorganization1Andy Jassyperson1Oracleorganization1Intelorganization1Lip-Bu Tanperson1severance coststopic1Department of Defenseorganization1Government Accountability Officeorganization1Department of Defense's Office of Operational Test and Evaluationorganization1action officerstopic1weaponstopic1IRSorganization1National Taxpayer Advocateorganization12026 tax seasontopic1phone servicestopic1
Recent coverage
  • BUSINESSJul 1 · 09:31 UTCBUSINESS INSIDER
    Big Tech is spending billions to not employ people

    Amazon, Oracle, and Intel spent over $2 billion each on severance for layoffs in recent years. Amazon reported $2.7 billion in severance costs, including $1.8 billion for 30,000 layoffs in 2025-2026, while Intel and Oracle each spent $1.8 billion amid workforce reductions.

  • SECURITYJun 30 · 16:55 UTCBREAKING DEFENSE
    Recent DoD changes risk fielding weapons with hidden problems, watchdog warns

    Recent changes in the Department of Defense (DoD) risk deploying weapons with undetected issues, according to a watchdog report. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlighted that workforce cuts at the Department of Defense's Office of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) have resulted in action officers managing more programs, including those outside their expertise areas.

  • POLITICSJun 24 · 14:03 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

    The IRS performed better than expected in issuing refunds during the 2026 tax season despite significant workforce reductions, though phone services were an exception, according to the national taxpayer advocate.