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Oracle’s 6am email fires 30,000 staff to fund AI spending
It’s estimated that tech giant Oracle has laid off 30,000 employees globally during a job cut announced on March 31, 2026, as staff received a 6 am email from “Oracle Leadership”, informing them that their roles had been terminated.
Following this, multiple employees revealed that no prior conversations, calls, or notices were issued by HR or managers, as system access was immediately cut. It’s believed that the job cuts could comprise around 18% of Oracle’s global staff headcount.
Recently, Oracle executives have stated that the company has been spending heavily on AI and that these tools have allowed fewer employees to do more work; however, it is still unclear if the job cuts are connected to the AI investments.
The email stated:
“We are sharing some difficult news regarding your position. After careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change. As a result, today is your last working day. We are grateful for your dedication, hard work, and the impact you have made during your time with us. After signing your termination paperwork, you will be eligible to receive a severance package subject to the terms and conditions of the severance plan. You will receive an email from DocuSign to your Oracle email address with details on your severance and termination date. Immediate Action Required To receive important follow-up information, including FAQs and separation documents to help you through this transition, you must provide a personal email address. Please click here to submit a personal email address immediately. If you make a submission error, please resubmit a new form. Please note: The personal email address will only be used for correspondence regarding separation-related information and severance agreements. Access to your computer, email, voicemail, and files will be deactivated soon, and you will be unable to log in to your computer. As a reminder, you are prohibited from downloading, copying, or retaining (including emailing yourself) any Oracle confidential information. Thank you for your contributions to our organization. If you have additional questions, please reach out to the HR team via the Ask HR page or at (888) 404-2494. Oracle Leadership”
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