The wave of layoffs in the tech industry persisted well into 2024. After previous significant job reductions in 2022 and 2023, over 150,000 positions were eliminated across 542 companies in 2024, based on data from the independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. Major players such as Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap, and Microsoft executed substantial cuts this year, while numerous smaller startups faced layoffs, with some even ceasing operations entirely.
Our monitoring of industry layoffs will carry on into 2025, providing insight into the ongoing trends in workforce reductions. Later this year, we plan to differentiate our lists for 2024 and 2025 for clearer analysis of the evolving patterns.
By keeping an eye on these layoffs, we gain insights into their effects on innovation within companies of varying sizes. This also sheds light on how businesses are integrating AI and automation, potentially impacting jobs that were once deemed secure. Moreover, it highlights the human factor associated with layoffs and the stakes regarding enhanced innovation.
Below, you will find a detailed list of all reported tech layoffs in 2024, with continuous updates. We welcome tips regarding any layoffs, which you can submit here. If you wish to provide information anonymously, you can reach out to us here.
- January 2025: 6,003 employees laid off — view all January 2025 Tech Layoffs
- December 2024: 2,268 employees laid off — view all December 2024 Tech Layoffs
- November 2024: 5,925 employees laid off — view all November 2024 Tech Layoffs
- October 2024: 3,659 employees laid off — view all October 2024 Tech Layoffs
- September 2024: 3,765 employees laid off — view all September 2024 Tech Layoffs
- August 2024: 26,024 employees laid off — view all August 2024 Tech Layoffs
- July 2024: 9,051 employees laid off — view all July 2024 Tech Layoffs
- June 2024: 10,083 employees laid off — view all June 2024 Tech Layoffs
- May 2024: 11,011 employees laid off — view all May 2024 Tech Layoffs
- April 2024: 22,423 employees laid off — view all April 2024 Tech Layoffs
- March 2024: 7,403 employees laid off — view all March 2024 Tech Layoffs
- February 2024: 15,639 employees laid off — view all February 2024 Tech Layoffs
- January 2024: 34,107 employees laid off — view all January 2024 Tech Layoffs
February 2025
Bird
The company laid off 120 employees, which accounts for about one-third of its overall workforce, as reported by TechCrunch. This reduction follows a previous cut of 90 employees last year after the Dutch startup underwent a rebranding.
Sprinklr
The company eliminated approximately 500 roles, impacting 15% of its total workforce, citing poor business performance. These layoffs add to two prior rounds that saw around 200 employees let go.
Sonos
The firm has reportedly dismissed approximately 200 employees, as stated by The Verge. This comes after an earlier layoff affecting 100 employees in August 2024.
Workday
Laid off 1,750 employees, according to Bloomberg, a figure later confirmed by TechCrunch, representing about 8.5% of the enterprise HR platform’s workforce.
Okta
The company confirmed the layoff of 180 positions, which comes just over a year after it released 400 workers from its ranks.
Cruise
The autonomous vehicle firm is terminating 50% of its workforce, including CEO Marc Whitten along with other top executives, as it prepares to shut down operations. The remaining functions will transition under General Motors.
Salesforce
The company is set to cut over 1,000 roles, while also actively recruiting for sales positions related to new AI products.
January 2025
Compiled by Techarena.au.
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