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Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs Amid AI Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
21,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~13%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
21,000 OF 159,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Oracle Corporation has announced significant layoffs, cutting 21,000 jobs as part of a restructuring effort driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. This decision reflects the company's strategy to adapt its operations to the evolving technological landscape. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the tech industry as companies streamline their workforce in response to changing market demands. The cuts are expected to impact various departments, although specific locations and divisions have not been detailed. This move underscores the challenges faced by Oracle as it seeks to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly AI-focused environment.

Oracle Corporation cut 21,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 13.2% of the 159,000 people Oracle Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 51 layoff events at Oracle Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 145,394 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Oracle Corporation cut 21,000 jobs on June 23, 2026. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Oracle Corporation cut 21,000 jobs on January 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Oracle Corporation cut 21,000 jobs on January 1, 2026. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Oracle Corporation cut 21,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Oracle CorporationORCL
Technology · 159,000 employees
51
EVENTS TRACKED
288K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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