tech industry layoffs
Amazon Cuts 1,800+ Engineering Jobs in Historic October 2025 Layoffs as Part of 14,000 Employee Reduction
Nov 22, 2025 12:51 pm CST
Amazon implemented massive workforce reductions in October 2025, laying off over 14,000 employees with nearly 40% of reported cuts affecting engineering positions. The restructuring spans cloud services, retail, advertising, and gaming divisions, with additional layoffs expected in January 2026 as CEO Andy Jassy pushes for a leaner organization amid AI transformation.
Global Companies Accelerate Job Cuts as AI Investments Drive Corporate Restructuring
Oct 29, 2025 07:31 pm CST
Major corporations worldwide are implementing significant workforce reductions as they seek returns on massive AI investments. Companies like Amazon, Nestle, and Target are focusing on white-collar positions vulnerable to automation, with over 45,000 jobs announced to be cut in October alone. While current data doesn't show a surge in layoffs, economists describe the labor market as stuck in a concerning "low-hiring, low-firing" phase that could potentially deteriorate further.
Major Companies Implementing Significant Layoffs in 2024: From Amazon to P&G
Oct 29, 2025 04:33 am CST
In 2024, numerous major corporations including Amazon, UPS, Target, and Microsoft have announced substantial workforce reductions, with Amazon cutting 14,000 corporate jobs alone. These layoffs reflect broader economic uncertainties, increased AI investments, rising operational costs from new tariffs, and corporate restructuring efforts. Many companies are redirecting resources from employment to infrastructure investments, creating significant anxiety across various sectors as workers face an increasingly unstable job market.
Amazon's 30,000 Job Cuts Spark Fears of AI-Driven Employment Crisis
Oct 28, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Amazon is implementing its largest workforce reduction since 2022, cutting 30,000 corporate jobs as CEO Andy Jassy pushes for streamlined operations and increased AI implementation. The massive layoffs, affecting nearly 10% of Amazon's corporate staff, have ignited fierce online debate about job security and the growing role of automation in replacing human workers, with some comparing the situation to early signs of a modern Great Depression.
Amazon Plans 30,000 Corporate Layoffs in Largest Job Cut Since 2022: AI Productivity and Post-Pandemic Restructuring
Oct 28, 2025 09:07 am CST
Amazon is preparing to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs beginning Tuesday, representing nearly 10% of its corporate workforce. CEO Andy Jassy cites bureaucracy reduction and AI-driven productivity gains as key factors, while the company continues struggling with strict return-to-office policies and AWS growth that trails competitors. Despite corporate reductions, Amazon still plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season.
Meta Cuts 600 AI Division Jobs in Strategic Streamlining After Hiring Surge
Oct 23, 2025 12:08 pm CST
Meta is reducing its artificial intelligence division by 600 positions to streamline operations following an aggressive hiring period. The cuts target AI products and infrastructure teams while preserving the TBD Lab established by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. According to company communications, this restructuring aims to enhance decision-making efficiency while maintaining focus on Meta's most ambitious AI ventures.
TCS Implements Record Job Cuts as AI Transformation and US Relations Reshape India's IT Sector
Oct 21, 2025 11:45 am CST
Tata Consultancy Services has executed its largest-ever workforce reduction of 19,755 employees amid AI adoption and US-India tensions. The tech giant aims to cut 2% of staff by March 2025 due to skill mismatches while adapting its business model to navigate changing immigration policies and technological shifts in the $280 billion Indian IT services industry.
TCS Faces Union Talks and Protests Over Alleged 20,000 Job Cuts in Indian IT Sector
Oct 16, 2025 02:37 am CST
Karnataka IT union KITU and TCS management held conciliation talks following protests over alleged mass layoffs affecting 20,000 employees. Union representatives submitted evidence of labor law violations while demonstrators condemned TCS's "exploitative" policies requiring 225 billable days annually. Both KITU and IIDEA are calling for government intervention to enforce labor laws in India's IT sector and ensure fair treatment for affected workers.
Accenture's Strategic AI Transformation: 11,000 Layoffs as Company Pivots to Future Skills
Sep 30, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Accenture has implemented a major AI-focused restructuring program resulting in 11,000 employee layoffs while planning to hire new talent with AI capabilities. CEO Julie Sweet emphasizes upskilling as the primary strategy, with the company generating $2.6 billion from AI consulting in the past six months. This transformation represents a broader shift in the tech industry toward AI-focused workforce development.