Tech and Non-Tech Companies Slash Over 100,000 Jobs in 2025
In 2025, the tech sector has seen a staggering 76,000 job cuts, with giants like Intel, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta leading the charge. When including non-tech companies, the total layoffs surpass 100,000, marking a significant shift in the global workforce landscape.
Why Are Companies Cutting Jobs?
- AI Restructuring: Companies are reallocating resources toward AI development, leading to redundancies in traditional roles.
- Economic Uncertainty: Competitive pressures and market volatility are forcing cost-cutting measures.
- Strategic Pivots: Firms are streamlining operations to focus on high-growth areas like AI-enabled products and cloud computing.
Major Tech Layoffs in 2025
- Intel: Plans to cut 25,000 jobs (20% of its workforce), primarily in its Foundry division.
- Microsoft: Over 6,500 employees laid off, with another round targeting sales and marketing.
- Meta: 3,600 jobs cut, focusing on "low performers" and VR teams.
- Google: Multiple rounds of layoffs across Android, Pixel, Chrome, and Cloud divisions.
- Amazon: 14,000 management-level jobs eliminated to simplify operations.
- IBM: 8,000 HR roles replaced by AI, with reinvestment in software and sales.
Non-Tech Companies Joining the Trend
- Nissan: 20,000 job cuts globally by 2027 due to financial losses.
- Salesforce: Over 1,000 roles eliminated, with a shift toward AI sales.
- Starbucks: 1,100 corporate employees laid off to streamline management.
The Bigger Picture
The layoffs reflect a broader trend of automation and AI integration, with companies prioritizing efficiency and innovation. While some roles vanish, new opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, and high-performance computing are emerging.
Comparison of major tech company layoffs as of June 2025
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