a comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

Tech Industry Layoffs in 2025: A Continuing Trend

The trend of workforce reductions within the technology sector persists into 2025. Data from Layoffs.fyi, an independent tracking source, indicates that over 150,000 positions were eliminated across 549 companies during the previous year.

So far this year, more than 22,000 tech workers have experienced job losses. A significant portion of these cuts, totaling 16,084, occurred in February alone.

Tracking Tech Sector Reductions

This report monitors layoffs occurring throughout the tech industry in 2025. The aim is to illustrate the pattern of these reductions and assess their potential effects on innovation across various company types.

As companies increasingly adopt AI and automation technologies, this tracker highlights the human consequences of these changes. It also underscores the potential risks associated with accelerating innovation.

Comprehensive List of 2025 Tech Layoffs

Below is a detailed list of confirmed tech layoffs that have taken place in 2025. This information will be consistently updated as new data becomes available.

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• November 2025: 4,505 employees were affected – details on November 2025 tech layoffs can be found here.
• October 2025: A total of 18,510 employees experienced layoffs – a complete overview of October 2025 tech layoffs is available here.
• September 2025: 4,152 positions were cut – further information regarding September 2025 tech layoffs is accessible here.
• August 2025: 6,302 employees were laid off – a detailed report on August 2025 tech layoffs can be viewed here.
• July 2025: 16,327 employees were impacted by reductions – comprehensive data on July 2025 tech layoffs is available here.
• June 2025: 1,606 employees were affected – specifics on June 2025 tech layoffs can be found here.
• May 2025: 10,397 employees experienced job losses – a full account of May 2025 tech layoffs is accessible here.
• April 2025: Over 24,500 employees were laid off – a complete listing of April 2025 tech layoffs is available here.
• March 2025: 8,834 employees were impacted – details on March 2025 tech layoffs can be found here.
• February 2025: 16,234 employees were affected – a comprehensive overview of February 2025 tech layoffs is available here.
• January 2025: 2,403 employees were laid off – further information regarding January 2025 tech layoffs is accessible here.

November

HP

Reports indicate that HP is preparing to reduce its global workforce by an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 positions by the year 2028. This restructuring aims to optimize operational processes and integrate AI technologies to accelerate product development cycles and enhance overall efficiency.

Apple

Apple is implementing workforce reductions within its sales divisions, impacting roles that manage accounts in the business, education, and government sectors. This adjustment signifies a shift towards a more streamlined approach to selling its devices and services to these key customer groups, as detailed by Bloomberg.

Monarch Tractor

An internal memo obtained by TechCrunch reveals that Monarch Tractor is considering significant workforce reductions, potentially exceeding 100 employees, or even a complete shutdown of operations. These potential layoffs follow previous staff cuts affecting the autonomous electric tractor startup’s locations in California, India, and Singapore.

Playtika

Playtika has announced plans for a workforce reduction of approximately 20%, affecting between 700 and 800 employees next month. This represents the fifth round of layoffs for the Nasdaq-listed gaming company, valued at $1.5 billion, since 2022, and impacts a workforce of around 3,500 individuals, according to Calcalist.

Pipe

Approximately 200 employees, representing roughly half of its total workforce, have been laid off by Pipe. The revenue-based small business lender, previously valued at $2 billion, states that these cuts are a strategic move towards achieving profitability and improved operational efficiency, as reported by Fintech Business Weekly.

Synopsys

Synopsys is planning to reduce its workforce by approximately 10% and close several facilities as part of a restructuring process linked to its recent acquisition of Ansys. The Wall Street Journal reports that these layoffs, expected to affect around 2,000 employees, are scheduled to occur during fiscal year 2026, which commenced on November 1.

Deepwatch

Between 60 and 80 employees have been laid off by Deepwatch, with the integration of artificial intelligence cited as a contributing factor to the decision. The cybersecurity firm, which specializes in an AI-powered threat detection and response platform, currently employs around 250 people, according to TechCrunch.

Axonius

Axonius is reportedly reducing its staff by roughly 10%, notifying employees in early November that approximately 100 of its 900 workers will be affected. The New York-based cybersecurity company states that this action is intended to streamline its operations.

MyBambu

MyBambu is preparing to cease its local operations entirely, resulting in the layoff of all 141 employees in two phases, as indicated in a filing with the Florida Department of Commerce. The initial reduction of 100 employees occurred on October 31, with the remaining 41 scheduled for termination by December 31. The company is headquartered in Florida.

Hewlett-Packard

Hewlett-Packard is eliminating 52 positions at its San Jose campus, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. These layoffs, which began last month and will continue through November, impact employees working in cloud development, engineering, and product management roles.

October

Amazon

Following reports from Reuters indicating potential elimination of up to 30,000 positions within its corporate structure – representing approximately 10% of the 350,000 employees in corporate departments – Amazon confirmed a planned reduction of roughly 14,000 roles across the company.

Since this announcement, Amazon has already implemented layoffs impacting 660 employees in various New York City locations, with further reductions anticipated throughout the remainder of the year.

Rivian

The electric vehicle manufacturer is reducing its workforce by 600 employees, constituting around 4% of its total staff, due to a slowdown in the EV market. This marks the third round of layoffs for Rivian this year.

Specific details regarding the most recent cuts have not been publicly released, however, previous reductions in June and September impacted between 100 and 150 employees within its commercial and manufacturing divisions.

Meta

Approximately 600 employees have been laid off by Meta across its AI infrastructure teams. This includes personnel within the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, as well as other roles related to product development.

However, key AI personnel within TBD Labs, overseen by the newly appointed chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, are expected to remain unaffected by these reductions.

Applied Materials

The company is planning to reduce its workforce by approximately 4%, equating to roughly 1,400 jobs. This action is being taken to streamline operations in response to increasingly stringent U.S. semiconductor export controls.

Handshake

Around 100 employees were laid off in October, representing approximately 15% of the company’s 650-person U.S. workforce. These layoffs impacted a variety of positions within the recruiting business sector.

Based in San Francisco, the startup operates an online platform designed to connect college students and recent graduates with employers offering early-career opportunities.

Smartsheet

Over 120 employees have reportedly been laid off following the retirement of CEO Mark Mader and a subsequent leadership transition. The enterprise software company, which previously employed over 3,300 individuals, was acquired earlier this year for $8.4 billion by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners, resulting in a private ownership structure.

Google

More than 100 design roles have been eliminated within Google’s cloud division, disproportionately affecting teams based in the U.S. This restructuring is occurring as the company prioritizes investments in artificial intelligence.

Affected employees have been given until early December to seek alternative positions within Google, following additional layoffs across its Silicon Valley offices, including at least 50 permanent cuts in Sunnyvale.

Paycom

The company is reportedly laying off over 500 employees, citing improvements in back-office efficiencies driven by the implementation of AI and automation technologies.

Paycom, an Oklahoma City-based HR and payroll software provider, will offer affected workers severance packages, outplacement services, and access to internal job openings.

September

Just Eat

Approximately 450 positions are being eliminated by Just Eat as part of a comprehensive review of costs and operations, as reported by Reuters. These reductions in staff will affect various departments and geographical locations, encompassing areas like customer support and sales operations.

The largest food delivery service in Europe stated that the increasing implementation of automation and AI is enabling a transition of numerous manual tasks to automated systems.

Fiverr

A restructuring initiative aimed at becoming a more agile and AI-driven organization will result in the reduction of around 250 roles, representing roughly 30% of the company’s workforce, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The Tel Aviv-based freelance marketplace indicated that this reorganization will streamline management structures and facilitate growth through an AI-centric strategy.

ZipRecruiter

The Tel Aviv development center operated by ZipRecruiter is being closed, leading to the elimination of approximately 80 positions. This office, under the leadership of Yosi Taguri, focused on the development of software, data analysis, and AI research, including algorithmic advancements.

The California-based recruitment company, established in 2010, is implementing cost-saving measures in response to a challenging job market.

GupShup

At least 100 employees, including junior-level developers, have been laid off by GupShup, following a previous reduction of nearly 200 jobs several months prior.

The San Francisco-based conversational AI company, currently preparing for a potential IPO within the next two years, secured $60 million in funding through equity and debt in July.

xAI

Roughly 500 positions within the data annotation team at xAI have been eliminated, representing about one-third of the team, as reported by Business Insider.

This adjustment in staffing comes as the company shifts its focus from broadly applicable AI tutors to more specialized functions, following an assessment of employee capabilities.

Affected employees will receive compensation through the end of their contracts, or until November 30th at the latest, though their system access was immediately revoked, according to Business Insider.

Rivian

Approximately 200 employees, constituting 1.5% of its workforce, have reportedly been laid off by Rivian as the company anticipates the expiration of federal EV tax credits due to policy changes under President Trump.

The impending end of the $7,500 incentive for new electric vehicles this month is adding to pressures stemming from a slowdown in demand, despite Rivian’s ongoing plans for a more affordable vehicle model.

Oracle

Oracle is enacting further job cuts, impacting 101 positions in Seattle and 254 in San Francisco, shortly after a series of layoffs in August.

The company, which previously employed around 3,900 individuals locally, has not provided an explanation for these actions and has declined to offer comment.

Salesforce

An additional 262 roles are being eliminated at Salesforce’s San Francisco headquarters, as indicated by a state filing, with the layoffs scheduled to take effect on November 3rd.

This move follows recent statements by CEO Marc Benioff regarding the potential of AI to reduce the need for customer support personnel, and smaller-scale cuts earlier this month in Seattle and Bellevue.

August

Cisco

Workforce reductions impacting 221 positions are planned by Cisco at its Milpitas and San Francisco locations. These cuts, scheduled to take effect on October 13th, encompass 157 roles in Santa Clara County and 64 in the city of San Francisco, as detailed in filings with California’s Employment Development Department and reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. This action represents a component of the company’s larger strategy for workforce optimization.

Restaurant365

Approximately 100 employees, representing around 9% of its total staff, were recently laid off by Restaurant365. This reduction in personnel occurred following the company’s failure to meet its projected growth objectives. The impact of these cuts spanned across all departments within the organization. Restaurant365 specializes in providing back-office software solutions for restaurant chains.

Oracle

A reduction of 101 positions is scheduled at Oracle’s Santa Clara facility. Notices regarding these terminations were issued on August 13th, with the effective date being October 13th. This follows the recent announcement of nearly 200 layoffs at Oracle’s offices in Pleasanton and Redwood City. Furthermore, the company intends to eliminate 161 roles in Seattle, according to filings submitted to the Washington state Employment Security Department.

F5

The company F5 is implementing a reduction of 106 positions at its offices located in Seattle and Liberty Lake, Washington. This information was disclosed in a filing with the state Employment Security Department. The layoffs impacted both senior engineers and managerial staff. This action is part of a larger, global workforce reduction initiative, though the total number of employees affected has not been publicly stated by the security and application delivery company.

Peloton

Peloton is enacting a workforce reduction affecting 6% of its employees, marking the sixth layoff event within a little over a year. According to Peloton CEO Peter Stern, these cuts are necessary to bolster the company’s long-term financial stability.

Kaltura

A 10% reduction of its workforce, equating to approximately 70 employees, is being undertaken by Kaltura. This measure is part of a cost-saving initiative aimed at decreasing operating expenses by $8.5 million. It represents the company’s third round of layoffs since 2022. The corporate video software company intends to maintain and incrementally increase its sales and marketing budgets, fueled by a strong sales pipeline and increasing adoption of its AI-powered solutions.

Yotpo

Approximately 200 employees, roughly 34% of its global workforce, are being laid off by Yotpo. This reduction accompanies the closure of its email and SMS marketing divisions. The Israeli-founded unicorn is establishing partnerships with Attentive and Omnisend to ensure continued support for marketing services, while simultaneously investing in AI-driven tools such as automated review summaries, intelligent sorting, and a new Loyalty Tiers system.

Windsurf

Thirty employees have been laid off by Windsurf, with buyouts now being offered to the remaining 200 staff members. The AI coding startup, recently acquired by Cognition, has experienced a period of instability. This included a potential acquisition by OpenAI and a reverse-acqui-hire by Google, which resulted in the departure of key personnel before Cognition’s intervention. The current arrangement appears to prioritize Windsurf’s intellectual property over its workforce, despite initial assurances regarding the team’s value.

Wondery

A reduction of 100 jobs is taking place at Wondery, alongside the departure of its CEO, Jen Sargent. Amazon is restructuring its audio operations, moving Wondery’s audio-only podcasts to Audible and placing video-focused content into a newly formed Creator Services division. Amazon completed the acquisition of Wondery in 2020.

July

Atlassian

Following improvements to its platform and associated tools that have lessened the demand for support, Atlassian has reduced its customer service and support staff by 150 positions. This decision was communicated to employees via a prerecorded message from CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. This announcement occurred shortly before co-founder Scott Farquhar advocated for Australia’s adoption of an “AI revolution” and a shift away from outdated job roles during a speech at the Australian Press Club.

The Australian software company was initially established in 2002.

Consensys

As part of a strategy to achieve profitability, Consensys is reducing its workforce by approximately 7%, impacting 47 employees, as reported by Bloomberg. This action follows the recent integration of a startup team of around 30 individuals, who will remain with the company. Despite these workforce adjustments, the blockchain software firm, known for its MetaMask digital wallet, intends to continue recruitment for specific positions.

Zeen

Operations are being ceased at Zeen, as detailed in a Business Insider report. Founded in 2019, this social collaging platform designed for creators secured $9 million in funding. Its closure underscores the difficulties social media startups encounter when attempting to cultivate user bases and sustain long-term viability.

Scale AI

Approximately 14% of Scale AI’s workforce, around 200 employees, are being laid off, alongside the termination of contracts with 500 global contractors. These cuts were implemented shortly after Meta’s acquisition of the data-labeling startup’s CEO in a $14.3 billion transaction.

Lenovo

Lenovo is planning workforce reductions of over 100 U.S.-based full-time employees, representing about 3% of its total workforce, including positions at its Morrisville, North Carolina location. As of February 2024, the PC manufacturer employed approximately 5,100 individuals within the United States.

Intel

Reports indicate that Intel is preparing to lay off nearly 2,400 workers in Oregon, a figure almost five times greater than the previously announced reductions. Last week, Intel revealed plans to eliminate over 500 positions in Oregon, representing roughly 20% of its workforce in that state, according to Bloomberg.

Indeed + Glassdoor

A combined total of approximately 1,300 jobs are slated for elimination by Indeed and Glassdoor as part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at integrating their operations and prioritizing artificial intelligence. The majority of these layoffs will affect employees located in the U.S., particularly within the Research & Development, Human Resources, and Sustainability departments, as outlined in an internal memo from Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba, CEO of Recruit Holdings, the parent company of both platforms.

Eigen Lab

Eigen Lab has reduced its staff by 29 employees as part of a company-wide reorganization, as reported by Blockworks. The Seattle-based research and engineering startup recently launched EigenCloud, a platform offering blockchain-level security assurances for both Web 2.0 and web3 applications. This reduction impacts 25% of the company’s total employee base. Eigen Labs confirmed raising $70 million in tokens from a16z Crypto in June.

Microsoft

Microsoft will be reducing its global workforce by 9,000 employees, which constitutes less than 4% of its total staff across various teams, roles, and geographic locations. This reduction follows earlier layoff rounds this year: a headcount reduction of under 1% in January, over 6,000 in May, and at least 300 in June.

ByteDance

According to media reports, ByteDance is laying off 65 employees in Bellevue, Washington. The parent company of TikTok established a presence in Seattle in 2021 and has been expanding its operations, particularly within its TikTok Shop online shopping division.

June

TomTom

On June 30th, TomTom announced a workforce reduction of 300 positions. This represents 10% of the company’s total employees. The restructuring is occurring within the sales and support departments, driven by the ongoing shift towards AI technologies.

Based in Amsterdam, TomTom is a leading technology company specializing in navigation and mapping solutions.

Rivian

Rivian has recently reduced its employee count by approximately 140 individuals. This corresponds to roughly 1% of the company’s overall workforce.

The majority of these layoffs impacted personnel within Rivian’s manufacturing teams.

Bumble

According to an SEC filing, Bumble will be reducing its workforce by approximately 240 employees. This represents a 30% decrease in staff.

The aim of these cuts is to improve operational efficiency and redirect savings towards the development of innovative products and technologies, as reported by CNBC.

The online dating application anticipates annual savings of $40 million as a result of this restructuring.

Klue

Klue has reportedly laid off 85 employees, representing approximately 40% of its workforce.

This Vancouver-based startup provides AI-powered software solutions for business intelligence, assisting sales professionals in gathering competitive intelligence.

Google

Google has downsized its smart TV division by 25% of its 300-member team. This adjustment reflects a shift in the company’s strategic priorities.

Funding for the smart TV division, encompassing Google TV and Android TV, has been reduced by 10%, while investment in AI projects has been increased.

Intel

Intel has announced plans to lay off between 15% and 20% of employees within its Intel Foundry division, beginning in July.

Intel Foundry is responsible for the design, manufacturing, and packaging of semiconductors for external clients.

As of December 2024, Intel’s total workforce numbered 108,900, according to the company’s annual regulatory filing. The company also confirmed its intention to discontinue its automotive business.

Playtika

Playtika has announced the elimination of approximately 90 positions, with 40 roles affected in Israel and 50 in Poland.

This latest round of job cuts follows a previous layoff of 50 employees at the Israel-based gaming company just weeks prior.

Airtime

Airtime has reduced its team by around 25 employees from a total of 58, as confirmed to TechCrunch.

The video startup, launched in 2020 by Evernote founder Phil Libin, offers Airtime Creator and Airtime Camera.

Microsoft

Microsoft is implementing further layoffs, occurring shortly after announcing a reduction of over 6,500 jobs in May. This earlier cut represented approximately 3% of its global workforce.

The recent layoffs have impacted a range of roles, including software engineers, product managers, technical program managers, marketers, and legal counsel.

May

Hims & Hers

According to Reuters, workforce reductions are planned at Hims & Hers, impacting around 68 employees. This represents approximately 4% of the telehealth platform’s total staff.

The San Francisco-based company clarified that these layoffs are not connected to the U.S. restrictions on the production of Wegovy, a weight-loss medication. Hims & Hers remains committed to hiring individuals aligned with its long-term growth strategy.

Amazon

Reports indicate that Amazon is implementing layoffs affecting roughly 100 employees within its devices and services division. This division includes key products such as the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Ring video doorbells, and Zoox robotaxis.

Since the beginning of 2022, Amazon has reduced its overall workforce by approximately 27,000 as part of a cost-cutting initiative.

Microsoft

A reduction of over 6,500 positions is being undertaken by Microsoft, representing 3% of its global employee base.

As of June, the Seattle-headquartered technology giant employed a total of 228,000 individuals worldwide. This layoff is projected to be one of the largest in the company’s history, exceeding the 10,000 employee reduction in 2023.

Chegg

Chegg intends to reduce its workforce by 248 employees, constituting about 22% of its staff. This action is being taken to lower expenses and enhance operational efficiency, as the company stated.

The San Francisco-based edtech startup, known for textbook rentals and tutoring, has experienced declining web traffic as students increasingly turn to AI-powered tools instead of traditional educational platforms.

Match

Workforce reductions are planned at Match, impacting 13% of its employees. This restructuring aims to decrease costs, improve profit margins, and simplify the organizational structure.

CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is implementing layoffs affecting 5% of its global workforce, which equates to approximately 500 individuals.

The company stated that these layoffs are part of a strategic initiative – termed the ‘Plan’ – designed to improve operational efficiencies as it scales its business, with a focus on achieving $10 billion in ending Annual Recurring Revenue, as detailed in its 8-K filing.

General Fusion

Approximately 25% of its workforce has been reduced by General Fusion. The Vancouver-based company is focused on developing technology for fusion energy generation.

To date, General Fusion has secured $440 million in funding from investors including Jeff Bezos, Temasek, and BDC Capital.

Deep Instinct

Deep Instinct has reduced its headcount by 20 employees, representing 10% of its total workforce.

This follows a similar round of layoffs in April 2023 for the Israeli cybersecurity startup.

Beam

Beam has ceased operations shortly after announcing significant expansion plans, according to Sifted.

Approximately 200 employees have been affected by the shutdown, as indicated in a LinkedIn post by James Reynolds, the head of talent.

April

NetApp

The data storage and cloud solutions provider, NetApp, is undergoing a reorganization. This restructuring involves the elimination of approximately 700 positions, representing 6% of its global workforce. The company is headquartered in San Francisco.

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts is streamlining its operations to concentrate on core strategic objectives. As a result, the company is reducing its staff by an estimated 300 to 400 employees. Approximately 100 of these cuts are occurring within Respawn Entertainment.

Expedia

Expedia is implementing a restructuring plan that includes workforce reductions. Around 3% of its employees are being affected, with the majority of job losses concentrated in mid-level roles within the product and technology divisions. This follows earlier cuts to the marketing team.

Cars24

As part of a broader restructuring initiative, Cars24, an India-based e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, has reduced its workforce by roughly 200 employees. These reductions specifically impact the product and technology teams. The company offers services including car sales, financing, and insurance.

Meta

Meta is reducing staff within its Reality Labs division, which focuses on virtual reality and wearable technologies. Over 100 employees are impacted, with cuts affecting those developing VR experiences for Quest headsets and hardware operations personnel. The aim is to streamline operations.

Intel

Intel announced plans in April to reduce its workforce by more than 21,000 employees. This represents approximately 20% of the company’s total staff. The announcement precedes the release of Intel’s Q1 earnings report, with Lip-Bu Tan recently assuming the role of CEO.

GM

General Motors (GM) is laying off 200 workers at its Factory Zero facility in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. This facility is dedicated to the production of GM’s electric vehicles. The cuts are attributed to a slowdown in EV demand, not tariffs.

Zopper

Zopper, an India-based insurtech startup, has reportedly reduced its workforce by around 100 employees since the beginning of 2025. The most recent round of cuts, impacting approximately 50 employees, targeted the tech and product teams.

Turo

Turo is reducing its workforce by 150 positions. This decision follows the company’s choice to postpone its initial public offering (IPO). The San Francisco-based car rental startup aims to strengthen its long-term growth prospects amidst economic uncertainties.

GupShup

GupShup has laid off approximately 200 employees in an effort to enhance efficiency and profitability. This marks the startup’s second round of layoffs in five months, following cuts affecting around 300 employees in December.

Forto

Forto, a German logistics startup, has reportedly eliminated 200 jobs. These cuts significantly impacted the company’s sales staff, representing around one-third of its total workforce.

Wicresoft

Wicresoft is ceasing operations in China, resulting in the loss of approximately 2,000 jobs. This move followed Microsoft’s decision to end outsourcing after-sales support to Wicresoft due to increasing trade tensions.

Five9

Five9 is planning to cut 123 jobs, which represents about 4% of its workforce. The company is prioritizing key strategic areas, including artificial intelligence, to drive profitable growth.

Google

Google has implemented layoffs affecting hundreds of employees within its platforms and devices division. This division encompasses Android, Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser, among other products.

Microsoft

Microsoft is considering further layoffs potentially occurring by May. Sources indicate the company is evaluating a reduction in middle management and non-coding roles to increase the proportion of programmers to product managers.

Automattic

Automattic, the developer of WordPress.com, is reducing its workforce by 16% across all departments. Prior to the layoffs, the company employed 1,744 individuals, suggesting over 270 staff members were affected.

Canva

Canva has let go of 10 to 12 technical writers. This decision came approximately nine months after the company encouraged its employees to utilize generative AI tools wherever feasible.

March

Northvolt

A workforce reduction of 2,800 employees has been implemented, impacting 62% of the company’s personnel. These reductions follow recent bankruptcy filings by the Swedish battery manufacturer.

Block

Approximately 8% of its employees, totaling 931 individuals, have been released as part of a company-wide reorganization. This information was conveyed via an internal communication from Jack Dorsey, the fintech firm’s co-founder and CEO, who clarified that the decision wasn’t driven by financial constraints or the implementation of artificial intelligence.

Brightcove

Layoffs impacting 198 employees, representing roughly two-thirds of its U.S.-based staff, have been carried out. This action occurred one month after the company’s acquisition by Bending Spoons, an Italian application developer, for a sum of $233 million. As of December 2023, Brightcove maintained a global workforce of 600, with 300 located within the United States.

Acxiom

Reports indicate that 130 positions have been eliminated, constituting 3.5% of the total workforce of 3,700. Owned by IPG, this news surfaces shortly after shareholders of both IPG and Omnicom Group approved a potential merger.

Sequoia Capital

The firm intends to close its Washington, D.C. office and discontinue its policy team by March’s end, as confirmed by TechCrunch. Sequoia established a presence in Washington five years ago to foster stronger ties with policymakers. The move is expected to affect three full-time employees, according to Forbes.

Siemens

Plans have been announced to reduce the global workforce by approximately 5,600 positions within its automation and electric-vehicle charging divisions, as part of a broader strategy to enhance competitiveness.

HelloFresh

The company is reportedly reducing its staff by 273 employees, and is closing its distribution center located in Grand Prairie, Texas. Operations will be consolidated at another facility in Irving to manage regional demand.

Otorio

Following its acquisition by Armis for $120 million in March, 45 employees, representing over half of its workforce, have been let go.

ActiveFence

A reduction of 22 employees, or 7% of the workforce, is planned as the company streamlines its operations. The majority of those impacted are based in Israel. The New York- and Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity company previously secured $100 million in funding at a valuation of approximately $500 million in 2021.

D-ID

The company will eliminate 22 positions, affecting nearly 25% of its employees, subsequent to the announcement of a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

NASA

The agency has announced the closure of several offices, including the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, and the DEI branch within the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, in alignment with Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative.

Zonar Systems

Layoffs have reportedly occurred, as indicated by posts from former employees on LinkedIn. The company has not officially confirmed these reductions, and the number of affected workers remains unknown.

Wayfair

Plans have been revealed to reduce the workforce by 340 employees within its technology division as part of a new restructuring initiative.

HPE

A reduction of 2,500 employees, representing 5% of its total staff, will be implemented in response to a 19% decline in its shares during the first fiscal quarter.

TikTok

Up to 300 positions will be eliminated in Dublin, representing approximately 10% of the company’s workforce in Ireland.

LiveRamp

The company announced layoffs affecting 65 employees, which represents 5% of its total workforce.

Ola Electric

Reportedly, over 1,000 employees and contractors are slated for layoffs as part of a cost-reduction strategy. This marks the second round of workforce reductions for the company within a five-month period.

Rec Room

The gaming startup has reduced its headcount by 16% as it pivots towards a more streamlined and efficient operational model.

ANS Commerce

The business was discontinued just three years after its acquisition by Flipkart. The number of employees affected by this closure remains unconfirmed.

February

HP

The company intends to reduce its workforce by as many as 2,000 personnel as part of a “Future Now” restructuring initiative. This plan is projected to generate cost savings of $300 million before the conclusion of the current fiscal year.

GrubHub

Following its acquisition by Wonder Group for $650 million, GrubHub announced a reduction of 500 positions. This represents a workforce decrease exceeding 20% of its previous employee count.

Autodesk

Plans were revealed to lay off 1,350 employees, representing 9% of the company’s global workforce. This action is being undertaken to refine the company’s Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy. Facility reductions are also planned, though no office closures are anticipated.

Google

Employee reductions are planned within Google’s People Operations and cloud organizations. A voluntary exit program is being offered to U.S.-based employees within the People Operations department.

Nautilus

A headcount reduction of 25 employees, equating to 16% of the total workforce, has been implemented. The company anticipates the commercial release of its proteome analysis platform in 2026.

eBay

Reports indicate that eBay will reduce its workforce in Israel by a few dozen employees. This could potentially impact up to 10% of the 250 individuals currently employed at the Israeli location.

Starbucks

The coffee chain implemented job cuts affecting 1,100 employees as part of a reorganization effort. Certain technology-related functions will now be outsourced to third-party providers.

Commercetools

Dozens of employees were laid off over recent weeks, including approximately 10% of staff on a single day. This followed the company’s failure to achieve its targeted sales growth. The “headless commerce” platform had previously secured funding at a valuation of $1.9 billion.

Dayforce

Approximately 5% of the current workforce will be reduced in a new drive to enhance profitability and foster growth.

Expedia

Further employee layoffs were implemented as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures, though the precise number of positions eliminated remains undisclosed. Last year, the travel company reduced approximately 1,500 roles within its Product & Technology division.

Skybox Security

Operations have ceased, resulting in layoffs for all employees, after the sale of its business and technology to Israeli cybersecurity firm Tufin. This impacts roughly 300 individuals.

HerMD

The company is discontinuing operations following a transition from a brick-and-mortar model to a fully virtual women’s healthcare service. The startup, which secured $18 million in funding in 2023, has not revealed the number of employees affected, stating that recent layoffs were linked to its previous physical locations.

Zendesk

Fifty-one positions were eliminated at the company’s San Francisco headquarters, as documented in filings with the Employment Development Department. The SaaS company had previously reduced its headcount by 8% in 2023.

Vendease

A reduction of 120 employees, representing 44% of the total staff, has been carried out. This marks the second layoff round for the Y Combinator-backed Nigerian startup within a five-month period.

Logically

Dozens of employees were reportedly laid off as part of a cost-cutting initiative aimed at ensuring “long-term success” in the company’s mission to combat online misinformation.

Blue Origin

Approximately 10% of the workforce will be laid off, impacting over 1,000 employees. According to a staff email obtained by CNN, the cuts will primarily affect positions in engineering and program management.

Redfin

An SEC filing announced plans to cut around 450 positions between February and July 2025. This restructuring will be completed in the fall, following the company’s new partnership with Zillow.

Sophos

The cybersecurity firm confirmed layoffs affecting 6% of its total workforce to TechCrunch. These cuts occurred less than two weeks after Sophos acquired Secureworks for $859 million.

Zepz

Nearly 200 employees will be cut as redundancy measures are introduced and operations in Poland and Kenya are closed down.

Unity

Reports indicate another round of layoffs was conducted. The number of employees affected remains unknown.

JustWorks

Nearly 200 employees were cut, as announced by CEO Mike Seckler in a message to staff. This decision was driven by concerns regarding potential economic downturns, such as a recession or rising interest rates.

Bird

120 jobs were eliminated, impacting roughly one-third of the total workforce, as exclusively reported by TechCrunch. This follows a previous reduction of 90 employees after the Dutch startup’s rebranding a year prior.

Sprinklr

Approximately 500 employees were laid off, representing 15% of the workforce, due to unsatisfactory business performance. These cuts followed two prior layoff rounds that affected around 200 employees.

Sonos

Approximately 200 employees were reportedly let go, according to The Verge. The company had previously cut 100 employees as part of a layoff round in August 2024.

Workday

1,750 employees were laid off, as initially reported by Bloomberg and independently confirmed by TechCrunch. This represents roughly 8.5% of the enterprise HR platform’s total headcount.

Okta

The company confirmed to TechCrunch that 180 employees were laid off. These cuts came just over a year after the access and identity management company eliminated 400 positions.

Cruise

The company is laying off 50% of its workforce, including CEO Marc Whitten and several other top executives, as it prepares to cease operations. Remaining operations will be integrated under General Motors.

Salesforce

More than 1,000 jobs are reportedly being eliminated. These cuts are occurring while the company is actively recruiting and hiring personnel to support the sales of its new AI products.

January

Cushion

Operations have ceased, as communicated by CEO Paul Kesserwani via LinkedIn. According to PitchBook data, the fintech company had a post-money valuation of $82.4 million in 2022.

Placer.ai

A workforce reduction of 150 U.S.-based employees, representing approximately 18% of the total staff, was implemented to achieve profitability.

Amazon

Dozens of personnel within the communications division were laid off to facilitate quicker decision-making, increased accountability, a stronger company culture, and closer alignment with customer needs.

Stripe

Reports indicate that 300 positions are being eliminated, as detailed in a leaked internal memorandum reported by Business Insider. Despite these cuts, the fintech firm intends to increase its overall employee count by 17%.

Textio

Fifteen employees were affected by layoffs as the augmented writing platform underwent a restructuring process.

Pocket FM

The company is reducing its staff by 75 individuals to ensure its long-term viability and success. This follows a previous reduction of 200 writers in July 2024, subsequent to a partnership with ElevenLabs.

Aurora Solar

A reduction of 58 positions is planned in response to prevailing macroeconomic challenges and ongoing instability within the solar energy sector.

Meta

An internal announcement revealed plans to reduce the workforce by 5%, targeting employees with lower performance ratings, in preparation for a demanding year. Meta currently employs over 72,000 individuals, according to its most recent quarterly report.

Wayfair

Up to 730 jobs will be eliminated, impacting 3% of the workforce, as the company plans to discontinue operations in Germany and concentrate on brick-and-mortar retailers.

Pandion

The company is ceasing operations, resulting in the loss of 63 jobs. Affected employees will receive compensation through January 15th, but will not be provided with severance packages.

Icon

A team realignment is leading to the layoff of 114 employees, as indicated by a recent WARN notice filing. The company is now focusing its resources on a robotic printing system.

Altruist

Thirty-seven positions have been eliminated, affecting roughly 10% of the total workforce, even while the company continues to pursue an “aggressive” hiring strategy.

Aqua Security

Dozens of employees across global markets are being impacted by workforce reductions as part of a strategic reorganization aimed at improving profitability.

SolarEdge Technologies

The company intends to lay off 400 employees worldwide. This marks the fourth round of layoffs since January 2024, reflecting a broader downturn in the solar industry.

Level

This fintech startup, established in 2018, experienced a sudden shutdown earlier in the year. According to CEO Paul Aaron’s communication, the closure occurred after an unsuccessful search for a buyer, although Employer.com is currently considering a post-shutdown acquisition offer.

This information is subject to change and is regularly updated.

A correction regarding the number of layoffs in March was made on April 24, 2025.