Massive Tech Layoffs: Over 150,000 Jobs Cut in 2024-2025 - What You Need to Know
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Massive Tech Layoffs: Over 150,000 Jobs Cut in 2024-2025 - What You Need to Know

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Summary:

  • Over 150,000 jobs were cut in the tech industry in 2024.

  • Major companies like Tesla, Amazon, and Google conducted significant layoffs.

  • Monthly layoffs included 34,107 in January 2024 and 26,024 in August 2024.

  • The trend signals a shift towards AI and automation in the workforce.

Overview of Tech Layoffs in 2024-2025

The tech industry experienced a significant wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 150,000 jobs cut across 542 companies. This trend follows considerable job reductions in 2022 and 2023. Independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi reported the staggering numbers, highlighting major companies and startups alike.

Major Players Affected

Some of the largest companies affected include:

  • Tesla
  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • TikTok
  • Snap

These organizations executed sizable layoffs, and some startups even shut down operations entirely.

Monthly Breakdown of Layoffs

January 2025

  • 6,003 employees laid off

December 2024

  • 2,268 employees laid off

November 2024

  • 5,925 employees laid off

August 2024

  • 26,024 employees laid off

April 2024

  • 22,423 employees laid off

Overall Monthly Totals

  • January 2024: 34,107
  • February 2024: 15,639
  • March 2024: 7,403
  • June 2024: 10,083
  • July 2024: 9,051

Implications for the Industry

Tracking these layoffs helps us understand the impact on innovation across companies, large and small. It also signals the potential shift towards AI and automation in roles that were once deemed secure. Most importantly, it serves as a reminder of the human cost associated with such layoffs and the broader implications for the workforce.

Stay Updated

This list of layoffs will be updated regularly as we continue to monitor the industry. If you have information regarding layoffs, feel free to reach out to us for updates.

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