The technology sector is still reeling from layoffs into 2024, with the aftermath of the previous year’s layoffs continuing unabated. This year, the industry has already witnessed the termination of 60,000 positions spanning 254 organizations, as tracked by Layoffs.fyi. Notably, giants such as Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap, and Microsoft have undertaken significant layoffs in the opening months of 2024. Additionally, numerous smaller startups have experienced substantial reductions in their workforce, with some ceasing operations entirely.
Monitoring these layoffs helps in understanding their extensive impact on innovation within both large-scale enterprises and small startups. It also sheds light on the implications of companies adopting AI and automation technologies, potentially displacing positions once deemed secure. Furthermore, it underscores the human toll these layoffs exact and the potential risks regarding heightened innovation.
Below is an exhaustive list of all confirmed tech layoffs that have occurred in 2024, regularly updated. If you have any information regarding a layoff, please get in touch. For those wishing to remain anonymous, we have a provision for that as well.
August 2024
Intel
Intel initiated a major reduction in its workforce, affecting 15,000 employees or 15% of its total workforce. “Our revenues haven’t increased as anticipated— and the full advantages of key trends like AI have yet to materialize,” mentioned CEO Pat Gelsinger in a memo detailing the layoffs.
July 2024
Rad Power Bikes
The e-bike firm, having secured over $300 million from investors, executed five layoffs since April 2021. The most recent occurred in July, affecting an undisclosed number of its 394 employees, as exclusively revealed by TechCrunch.
Match Group
Ceased livestreaming on its dating apps, including Plenty of Fish and BLK, focusing on generative AI. This resulted in a 6% workforce reduction.
Bungie
Announced a cut of 220 employees, about 17% of its team. CEO Pete Parsons remarked that the cuts would affect all company levels.
Pocket FM
Reportedly dismissed nearly 200 U.S. writers a month after collaborating with ElevenLabs to translate scripts into AI-generated audio content swiftly.
WayCool Foods
Allegedly laid off over 200 staff across various departments, marking the agritech firm’s third major layoff in a year.
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Unit
Announced a workforce reduction of 15% as it aims to plan with longer-term considerations in mind, as stated in a company blog post.
Loop
More cuts have been made, according to co-CEO Carey Anne Nadeau’s announcement on LinkedIn. The exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed.
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Frontdesk
Frontdesk dismissed its 200-person workforce on January 2 following unsuccessful capital fundraising efforts, with the shutdown occurring just months after the acquisition of its competitor, Zencity.
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