Oracle Announces Global Workforce Reduction Amid Cost Cutting Efforts

Oracle Begins Laying Off Employees as Part of Cost-Cutting Effort

Oracle, a leading software maker, has started laying off employees as part of a cost-cutting effort. The layoffs, which appear to have affected employees in multiple regions across the globe, were reported by Business Insider on Tuesday. According to the report, the notifications about the terminations were sent to affected employees early in the day.

The email sent to the affected employees stated that the layoffs were part of a broader organizational change, and that their last working day was Tuesday. The email also informed the employees that they would be eligible for a severance package in line with the company's policy, with further details to be shared via DocuSign on their official email accounts.

The extent of the layoffs is not yet clear, but a report by CNBC cited two people aware of the matter, stating that the layoffs were in the thousands. Oracle employed 162,000 people as of May 2025, according to its most recent 10-K filing.

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| Comparison of Layoffs | | --- | --- | | Thousands of employees laid off | | 162,000 | Total number of Oracle employees as of May 2025 | | ? | Total number of employees laid off |

The layoffs come as Oracle is shifting its strategy to bulk up its cloud computing business with a strong focus on AI. The company is currently embarking on a historic build-out of data centers aimed at powering AI workloads for major customers such as Sam Altman-led OpenAI. Oracle's efforts in AI are part of its broader strategy to position itself as a viable competitor to market leaders such as Amazon and Microsoft.

In a move to slow down new hiring, Oracle had reportedly internally informed staff earlier this month that it would be reassessing many of the open job listings in its cloud division. This move is part of the company's efforts to cut costs and streamline its operations.