The tech layoff wave persists into 2025, with more than 22,000 workers affected across the industry so far this year. According to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi, last year saw over 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies.
Recent Layoffs
Major tech companies have continued to announce significant layoffs in 2025. Some notable examples include:
- Amazon: Laid off around 100 employees from its devices and services division
- Microsoft: Plans to cut over 6,500 jobs, affecting 3% of its worldwide workforce
- Chegg: Reportedly plans to let go of 248 employees, or about 22% of its workforce
- Match: Reducing its workforce by 13% as part of a reorganization
- CrowdStrike: Laying off 5% of its global workforce, or around 500 people
Industry Trends
The ongoing layoffs in the tech industry are attributed to various factors, including the adoption of AI and automation. Many companies are restructuring to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The trend is observed across various sectors within the tech industry, including edtech, fintech, and cybersecurity.
Notable Layoffs by Month
April 2025
- More than 23,400 employees laid off
- Notable companies affected: NetApp, Electronic Arts, Expedia, Cars24, Meta, Intel, GM, Zopper, Turo, GupShup, Forto, Wicresoft, Five9, Google
March 2025
- 8,834 employees laid off
- Notable companies affected: Northvolt, Block, Brightcove, Acxiom, Sequoia Capital, Siemens, HelloFresh, Otorio, ActiveFence, D-ID, NASA, Zonar Systems, Wayfair, HPE, TikTok, LiveRamp, Ola Electric, Rec Room
February 2025
- 16,234 employees laid off
- Notable companies affected: HP, GrubHub, Autodesk, Google, Nautilus, eBay, Starbucks, Commercetools, Dayforce, Expedia, Skybox Security, HerMD, Zendesk, Vendease, Logically, Blue Origin, Redfin, Sophos, Zepz, Unity, JustWorks, Bird, Sprinklr, Sonos, Workday, Okta, Cruise, Salesforce
January 2025
- 2,403 employees laid off
- Notable companies affected: Cushion, Placer.ai, Amazon, Stripe, Textio, Pocket FM, Aurora Solar, Meta, Wayfair, Pandion, Icon, Altruist, Aqua Security, SolarEdge Technologies, Level
The list of layoffs is regularly updated as new information becomes available.
