#tech

I just saw into CR on West Campus and low‑key freaked out. He used to be one of my favorite tech leaders before he moved into that executive role in sebcoe amd then left us for a big tech company. Do you think he might be coming back?

It's been 1 month since ELT decided this was the most effective way to make us quit. How is everyone doing with it so far? I can't help but wonder how much more $ we spend to keep these buildings full of bodies vs have them empty? The energy costs alone make me scratch my head. The whole thing seems so backwards and short sighted. It would almost be like discovering electricity, then the government taking it away because it 'feels' that people did better without it, while showing no actual data. Just "trust me bro" talking points. Or air conditioning, the greatest thing ever for st louis and tempe. Imagine having that and then it being taken away because a handful of low iq malicious government officials wanted people to move out of their city. A demonic calculated move is what that would be chalked up as. That is what RTO feels like. A tech advancement that was shown to work for the whole firm for almost 4 years (any way longer for many HO associates), but got taken away with zero offset for compensation. For you slow learners on here who think being in a cube for 4 days is great, how would you feel if your pay was cut 15%? You would suddenly be singing a different tune wouldn't ya? You might hate HBAs and remote work, but for many of us, it was a major perk/benefit and reason for staying here. Now it is gone and after 30 days of this cr-p I see absolutely zero + impact. In fact, it almost seems like productivity is moving the opposite direction. 2 days max in office will get you all the in person "collaboration" one needs. If you want more, come in and enjoy your toxic dystopian sh!thole. Why do office junkies care so much where other people do their jobs at if at the end of the day the same work is getting done? HBAs dont care how many people fill up the cubes or who clocks in a what time. Seems like only the micro managing doofuses of ELT and GPs care about such a stupid concept.

Has any data-driven analysis been done on caste bias in tech layoffs and re-orgs?

​I am an outsider to the Indian community, but I frequently see discussions regarding caste or community bias playing a role in tech hiring, promotions, and re-orgs. Specifically, there are claims that managers can sometimes infer a person's community or caste background based on their last name or geographic origin, and that this influences who is prioritized during layoffs or restructuring.

​Is there any objective truth or documented data behind these claims?

Specifically, I am wondering if anyone has conducted a linguistic or demographic analysis mapping tech workforce data (like last names/origins) against layoff or promotion rates to see if a statistically significant pattern exists.

its been really slow
most of my work derives from decom projects. Last week for instance I had zero timed trouble tickets and zero provisioning orders . Do I mind ? Tough to say.Ive been doing this a very long time .The writing is on the wall. Legacy wireline is done and my job can be done with little or less skill. Sorry don't mean to offend other techs.Im just not ready to retire and Verizin in a sense pidgeonholed me into this job. I have no little skills outside of Vz. A package is the only way im leaving.Whatever is about to go down I do with all the best.

IBM is well know for creating things that don't work but look very good in the power point slides so let's build an inventory of such offerings here.

AI Spending Concerns: Despite billions poured into AI, tech leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google face pressure to show tangible revenue gains. This has resulted in a bumpy trajectory for the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

Tech is worse today than a year ago. When will Charlie set up the one on one?

FIS has layers and layers of Management.
Basically these managers contribute zero value addition.
Have never seen Ajay Goud, Ajay Gupta or Ramanand speak a single word during meeting.
They hardly participate in technical discussions.
If Elon Musk takes over FIS, I guess all of them will lose job on day 1

Tech CEOs often attribute mass layoffs to AI. A recent Gallup poll indicates only 1% of laid-off workers agree with this. Layoffs have stabilized at 21% after a significant increase since 2022. Remote employees are particularly vulnerable, comprising 25% of surveyed laid-off workers. Thirteen percent of laid-off workers were from the tech industry.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91560409/ceos-blame-ai-for-layoffs-workers-disagree

Good luck AB and RA and other tech leaders, in shipping tech to ITC and getting them to implement AI to cut support costs. Hilarious
Man up and tell leadership we don’t have an AI strategy and that ITC is useless and not really a cost saver.
Accenture su-ks and should support their terrible sec roll out themselves vs hundreds of frontline support people from a different vendor catching heat from biz.
Issues never ending in tech. Cut all frontline support.
My leader only cares about a logo for our new team that will change in a year or 2.

It could get dicey since so few are left..

well ...

HPE is up 333%

DELL is up 3'300%

Funny when large $$$$ doesn't come with even a bit of common sense

https://www.statesman.com/business/technology/article/tech-layoffs-2026-22295959.php

Elon Musk: Coding Was a Top Job for Decades. It Will Be Dead By the End of the Year.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/businessinsider_salesforce-layoffs-jobcuts-activity-7470150259428593664-KMqZ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA4Bi0oBs8Ddvldtd9fxma6xbBuG6OaOo4I

https://cryptobriefing.com/salesforce-layoffs-ai-stock-decline/

Expeditors International recently cut approximately 230 technology-related jobs. These layoffs primarily impacted employees across multiple offices in Washington state. Affected roles included software developers, quality-assurance testers, and project managers. This action marks the end of the company's long-standing tradition of not laying off employees. The company confirmed these cuts as a workplace restructuring in a state WARN Act filing.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/expeditors-cuts-230-tech-jobs-in-seattle-region-ending-decades-long-policy-against-layoffs/

The news comes in an especially delicate context for tech employment. In just five months of 2026, companies in the sector have accumulated nearly 140,000 layoffs worldwide.

https://www.escudodigital.com/en/technology/artificial-intelligence/google-announces-ffresh-layoffs-deepening-tech-industry-turmoil.html

Most every day, right, there's either a Sr Dir or AD role po$ted. RARELY do you see T3 - T5 postings in either Dig Product or Tech, right? Very few opportunies for promotions, right? I do reckon this company (right) doesn't have its priorities straight. The company should be hiring more of the people who are stressing in the trenches while trying to GSD in such a chaotic/'everything is the the top priority', so do it all' environment. It's becoming quite toxic and unsustainable. But...food truck day....right? Ain't it funny how so many people feel the need to include the word 'right' in every sentence? Or is it just me?

There will be more cuts in Tech next week. Some may happen this week. Grandpa and his merry brothers are ready to cut. Here are the areas I know - CDAO, CTO, and P&C Tech.

Trust me this is coming down the pike.

Tech role. Anyone test the waters in the job market yet?

Box CEO Aaron Levie highlights a growing disconnect in Silicon Valley regarding AI. He states many tech executives misunderstand AI's full scope and practical challenges. CEOs often see only the "happy path" of AI, ignoring the extensive work required for sustainable results. This limited view contributes to widespread tech industry layoffs. Companies like Meta and Wix have recently reduced their workforces, partly attributing cuts to AI efficiencies.

https://fortune.com/2026/05/29/box-ceo-aaron-levie-ai-psychosis-jobs-layoffs/

Those of us who come from one of the major tech companies, like Cisco, are probably going to be fine when looking for a job. Recruiters still want us, and we'll land on our feet. The people who are really struggling right now are the ones from smaller companies, and it is brutal out there for them.

How is this allowed when STS is so behind on tech compared to others in industry? When others cant do anything that will get approved by compliance

https://www.streetinsider.com/dr/news.php?id=26170519&gfv=1

https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FTDR/form-4-frontdoor-inc-insider-trading-activity-f2fdb9b25268.html

Rakuten Viber increased its headcount by 30% in 2025. This contrasts with many tech companies that implemented efficiency layoffs. The messaging app company reached nearly 600 employees globally. Viber prioritizes employee well-being and stability.

https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/whz7z6t2l

https://unitewithpriti.co.uk/news/blackbaud-layoffs-2026-inside-the-quiet-unraveling-of-a-charleston-tech-giant/

Branch GM Roles, Sales Management Roles and Operations Management roles have begun layoffs this week as Siemens continues to restructure while adopting AI technology initiatives across the US. Management roles will continue reductions through 2027.

Writing was on the wall.
Was waiting for the failures to stack as I remember being on the VAR side and not even being able to communicate with anyone at Atlassian unless I provided them with what seemed like a Wikipedia full of details to just receive a call back (I'm not d-mb...they want all the info to take lead and minimize leverage for the VAR contact)
Well...in a fast moving environment like tech/software/security...there are alternatives/competitors who make it easier to partner and deal with.
I could only imagine what support is like for customers once they are trapped.
The 800 # and those 3 layers deep...horrendous (I got better outcomes calling fast food places with questions).

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is cutting staff. The exact number of affected workers remains undetermined. This action is part of a wider trend in the tech industry. Many technology companies are currently reducing their workforces. The social media platform is impacted by these market conditions.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/05/13/linkedin-microsoft-layoffs-bay-area.html

The Reston tech office is getting hit hard. Don’t know if it’s everyone there or just some but tech layoffs are going around today.

Starbucks laid off today (not relocated to Nashville) 61 tech jobs in their Tech Support Center. AI continues to claim the tech industry in the greater Seattle area. Even less places for the laid off Seattle Tech Support folks to go.

https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/11/Discussions_About_When_the_Axe_Falls_at_IBM_Kyndryl_11_000_Layo.shtml

Worst technical staff.
Business Process Analyst have zero knowledge to analyze business processes. If you ask question, they try to bluff you.
Software architects are even worse. They just throw big words, without understanding the meaning or technology behind it.
Company is doing right thing by outsourcing to Cognizant/Zensar

I found this article on LinkedIn -

Nike is undergoing a massive operational reset. In a move that signals a significant shift in corporate strategy, the sportswear giant is consolidating its global technology functions back to its Portland headquarters.
The Shift: Just two years ago, the strategy focused on expansion in hubs like Atlanta for #Al and #Cybersecurity.
Today, the focus has shifted to simplification. By closing tech offices in #Atlanta, #China, and #Poland, Nike is aiming to strip away organizational layers and align its tech talent more closely with core business priorities.
The Context:
Job Cuts: Part of a broader restructuring expected to eliminate ~1,400 roles.
Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Reassessment: As growth in digital retail moderates, Nike is

No mention of all the jobs they cut in tech in the US getting reposted to rehire in India

https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/08/laid-off-oracle-workers-tried-to-negotiate-better-severance-oracle-said-no/

Any word on who will be hit in the sound this month? Optum Tech, any others?

Heard rumours of layoffs coming especially in tech from September due to poor company performance and execs that obsess over AI especially the ones who used to be at global payment and bailed due to promotion and couldn’t handle the role. India is expanding so if you invest in invesco it’s all controlled via India now.

Toptal predicts growth in remote tech roles. These jobs demand extensive prior experience. This trend happens amidst broad technology job cuts. More than 150,000 technology positions were cut by April. AI integration increases demand for expert workers.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/toptal-sees-remote-tech-hiring-growth-despite-sector-layoffs/gm-GM25F0E534?gemSnapshotKey=GM25F0E534-snapshot-3&uxmode=ruby

It seems like the roles impacted are only tech and agile.

What would be the reason to bring the whole company back other than phones, if there’s no RIF impact?

Based on what’s posted here if there’s so many groups with zero impact. Why make everyone miserable just to slash tech?

Milestone Technologies announced permanent layoffs affecting 66 workers. These employees are at a Prineville data center. The data center is tied to Meta Platforms. Layoffs are occurring due to an expiring contract. Terminations are expected to begin on June 28.

Prineville, Oregon

https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/prineville/prineville-data-center-layoffs-meta-milestone/article_52864dd9-eeb6-44ed-ab79-6a55107f8105.html