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Be the disruptor or be disrupted: The effects global tech layoffs could have on SEA

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In November 2022, Meta cut 11,000 jobs (about 13% of its staff) in the biggest tech layoff of 2022. It wasn’t just Meta, many other tech industry giants made cuts and “right-sized” amidst uncertain economic conditions. This means that many skilled immigrants were forced to quickly find a new job or leave the countries they […]

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