Reported to be weighing cutsTuesday 11th August 2026Trade press only

Oracle reported to be weighing 21,000 job cuts

OracleCuttingTechnologyUS

21,000jobs, not yet confirmed

3reports · 3 outlets

Trade pressBest source

Oracle reportedly planning layoffs, with potential for early-morning notification emails similar to previous rounds.

“the company balances aggressive investment in AI infrastructure with cost management”
brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com (via trade press)

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11th Aug
Business Insider Trade press
Oracle has drawn up plans for a new round of layoffs this month, according to sources.
12th Aug
brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com Trade press
Oracle reportedly plans another round of layoffs following previous cuts of 21,000 jobs.
14th Aug
Times of India Trade press
Oracle reportedly planning layoffs, with potential for early-morning notification emails similar to previous rounds.

Cutting Confirmed by the company or a formal notice (such as a US WARN notice)

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Oracle announces job cuts
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No figure
11th Sep
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No figure

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