Oracle Begins Global Layoffs as Thousands of Employees Affected
SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle has begun laying off employees worldwide, with workers reporting early Tuesday that they received emails notifying them of immediate job cuts.
According to reports, employees across multiple regions said the notifications arrived around 6 a.m. local time in the United States, informing them that their roles had been eliminated as part of broader organizational changes.
“After careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organisational change. As a result, today is your last working day,” one version of the email reviewed by Business Insider stated.
The message also warned that access to company systems would be quickly revoked.
“Access to your computer, email, voicemail, and files will be deactivated soon, and you will be unable to log into your computer. As a reminder, you are prohibited from downloading, copying or retaining (including emailing yourself) any Oracle confidential information,” the email said.
Oracle has not immediately commented on the layoffs.
Employees also shared similar notices on social media and online forums, including Reddit, with slightly varying language.
Laid-off workers were told they would be eligible for severance packages after completing termination paperwork and providing personal email addresses for further communication.
“After signing your termination paperwork, you will be eligible to receive a severance package subject to the terms and conditions of the severance plan. You will receive an email from DocuSign to your Oracle email address with details on your severance and termination date,” the company said in its communication to employees.
The scale of the layoffs remains unclear, but reports suggest that between 20,000 and 30,000 employees could be affected — roughly 18 percent of Oracle’s global workforce. The company reported about 162,000 full-time employees as of May 2025.
The move comes amid ongoing changes in the tech sector, as major companies continue to restructure operations and adjust to shifting business priorities. (Source: IANS)
