Qualcomm to start global job cuts in November; eBay to cut 1,000 jobs
Qualcomm will reduce headcount globally after its annual performance reviews, with notifications starting in November, according to an internal memo from Cristiano Amon. eBay is cutting 1,000 jobs, and its CEO's memo says the strategy is working.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- The Qualcomm example shows a performance review can precede layoffs, so documenting your performance matters during the review period.
- HR professional
- Layoffs based on performance reviews carry legal and communication risk, so a pre-agreed process is needed.
Sources
- Qualcomm layoffs: Chipmaker to cut jobs globally from November after performance reviews | Company Business Newslivemint.com · Oct 20, 2026
- Qualcomm to cut jobs globally in "performance-based" layoffs, as company pivots to AI data center and edge computing marketsyahoo finance · Oct 21, 2026
- Qualcomm to cut jobs globally in 'performance-based' layoffs — CEO says move will build 'stronger performance culture' as company pivots to AI data center and edge products | Tom's Hardwaretomshardware.com · Oct 21, 2026
- AI data center jobs: 10 hiring trends from the build-outqz.com · Oct 23, 2026
- EBay layoffs: Online marketplace to cut 1,000 jobs; CEO says in memo: 'Our strategy is working', as Ebay pushes into … - The Times of Indiatimesofindia.indiatimes.com · Oct 22, 2026
- Tech Layoffs Mount as Netflix and eBay Cut Around 2,000 Jobs - Newsweeknewsweek.com · Oct 23, 2026
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