Romania: Oracle has initiated another major round of layoffs in Romania, with around 500 employees expected to be affected as the technology giant continues its global restructuring efforts. The latest workforce reduction began on June 25 and marks the second major layoff exercise at Oracle’s Romanian operations in less than a year.

Employees reported receiving emails informing them that they had been identified as “proposed impacted employees” under a collective dismissal process. While Oracle has not officially confirmed the exact number of affected workers, employee discussions and local reports suggest that approximately 500 to 520 jobs could be eliminated.

The restructuring comes despite Oracle’s Romanian business reporting higher revenue in 2025, highlighting the company’s broader strategy of streamlining operations while increasing investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure.

Employees receive dismissal notices via email

According to employees, layoff notifications were sent individually through email rather than being announced company-wide.

The emails carried the subject line, “COLLECTIVE DISMISSAL – YOU ARE A PROPOSED IMPACTED EMPLOYEE,” leaving many workers uncertain about their employment status.

Several employees said the wording created confusion because it indicated they had been “proposed” for dismissal rather than immediately terminated, leading some to believe there might still be an opportunity to discuss or negotiate the decision.

Notifications reportedly arrived in batches throughout the day, causing anxiety among staff members who had not yet received an email and were unsure whether they would also be affected.

Some workers also claimed they continued to have access to internal communication platforms such as Slack even after receiving dismissal notices.

Layoffs affect multiple business divisions

Unlike targeted restructuring exercises, the latest layoffs span several business units across Oracle’s Romanian operations.

Reports indicate that employees from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Database Technologies, One Oracle EMEA, Industries Applications, Oracle Health & Analytics, Customer Success Services, Fusion Applications Development & Support, General & Administrative teams and other technology groups have been impacted.

The broad scope suggests that engineering, technical support, customer service and administrative functions have all been included in the restructuring process.

Romania hosts one of Oracle’s largest engineering centres in Central and Eastern Europe, making the latest layoffs one of the company’s most significant workforce reductions in the region.

Planned restructuring, not a sudden decision

According to local media reports, the layoffs were not an unexpected move.

A former Oracle employee told Romanian publication Ziarul Financiar that the restructuring had reportedly been planned during the previous fiscal year, with the list of affected employees prepared months in advance.

The June layoffs follow another major restructuring exercise conducted in late 2025, when approximately 400 employees in Romania lost their jobs.

Combined, the two rounds represent one of the largest workforce reductions Oracle has undertaken in the country.

Severance packages and employee reactions

Based on employee accounts shared online, Oracle is expected to offer severance packages similar to those provided during the previous round of layoffs.

These reportedly include approximately one month’s salary for every completed year of service, around three additional compensatory salaries and two months of garden leave.

Several employees argued that the layoffs were not linked to individual performance but reflected Oracle’s changing business priorities, particularly its increased investment in AI technologies and cloud infrastructure.

Some former employees have also suggested that additional restructuring could take place in the future.

Revenue rises despite workforce reduction

Financial records show that Oracle’s three main Romanian entities employed approximately 4,288 people at the end of 2025.

During the same period, combined revenue increased by 7.5 per cent year-on-year to around 1.79 billion Romanian lei.

However, despite stronger revenue growth, the businesses recorded a combined net loss of 34.8 million Romanian lei, compared to a modest profit recorded in 2024.

The contrasting financial performance illustrates the pressures technology companies face as they invest heavily in AI infrastructure while managing operational costs.

AI investment reshaping the technology workforce

Romania has become an important technology hub for multinational companies due to its skilled workforce and competitive labour costs.

However, industry analysts say many engineering and support roles are increasingly vulnerable as global technology companies reorganise around artificial intelligence, automation and cloud computing.

Oracle’s latest restructuring reflects a broader trend across the technology sector, where companies are reallocating resources towards AI development while reducing costs in traditional business functions.

Although Oracle has yet to officially disclose the final number of affected employees, the latest layoffs underline the continuing transformation taking place across the global technology industry.