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REPORTED · NEWSPublished May 11, 2026

Oracle Corporation Layoffs Amid Strategic Changes

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
20,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~13%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 18, 2026
20,000 OF 159,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Oracle Corporation has recently undergone layoffs as part of its strategic shift towards self-sustainability. Anupam Mittal commented on these layoffs, emphasizing that they are not indicative of a failing company but rather a necessary adjustment for Oracle to navigate its own course. While specific numbers of affected employees were not disclosed, the layoffs reflect a broader trend within the company as it adapts to changing market conditions. The situation highlights Oracle's commitment to evolving its operational strategies, even amidst workforce reductions.

Oracle Corporation cut 20,000 jobs as of May 18, 2026.

That is roughly 12.6% 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 20,000 jobs on March 30, 2026. 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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