Oracle is facing criticism after reports that the company filed thousands of visa applications for foreign workers shortly after terminating thousands of American employees. The dismissals, representing between 12 and 18 per cent of the total workforce, followed by a significant surge in foreign visa applications, have drawn public and political scrutiny. Industry analysts suggest that the software giant is not in financial difficulty but is instead restructuring its workforce to redirect resources towards AI infrastructure.
The contrast between the mass departures and the company's new recruitment drive has raised questions about corporate responsibility. Former employees and domestic labour advocates have criticised the move as a departure from the company's obligations to its existing workforce.
