Layoffs in 2025: Google, Microsoft, Intel in 284 technology companies that cut jobs in first 5 months of the year

Time of India

3 days ago

The tech industry continues to be rocked by significant workforce reductions, with over 62,000 employees laid off across 284 companies in the first five months of 2025 alone as reported by Trueup. Major players like
Google
,
Microsoft
, Apple, and
Intel
are among the firms that have made substantial job cuts. According to data from layoff tracker Trueup, the layoff spree, which escalated dramatically in 2023, shows no signs of abating in the current year. May 2025 saw particularly heavy cuts, with more than 16,000 layoffs reported. The report further revealed that approximately 2.4 lakh tech employees lost their jobs in 2024. Analyst point out that the ongoing global economic uncertainty, high interest rates, and inflationary pressures are compelling tech companies to cut costs and prioritise profitability. Also, rapid expansion done during the pandemic led to over-hiring in some sectors. As demand normalises, companies are "right-sizing" their workforces.
Tech layoffs in 2025
Microsoft fired more than 6000 employees
Microsoft recently fired around 6,000 employees from its global workforce. With the latest round of job cuts the company aims to reduce management layers and also streamline operations. These cuts reportedly impacted the middle management roles, as the company seeks to create a more streamlined hierarchy by increasing each manager's "span of control." Microsoft, as reported by Business Insider previously, aims to prioritise engineering talent as it continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence initiatives.
Microsoft CEO
Satya Nadella
also addressed recent job cuts during the company's latest Town Hall event with its employees, a report claims. At the event, he reportedly revealed that the latest round of job cuts was due to 'reorganisation rather than performance'.
Google reportedly laid off hundreds of employees across various divisions
Google has steadily trimmed staff throughout 2025, cutting hundreds of roles in its Global Business Organization, as well as its Pixel, Android, and Chrome divisions. In May, approximately 200 employees were laid off from its Global Business Organization. Earlier cuts in its Pixel hardware team, Android division, Chrome operations, and Google Cloud have also been reported, as the company shifts focus and automates roles.
Meta to layoff 3,600 employees in 2025
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is set to lay off 3,600 employees in 2025 as part of a performance-driven restructuring. CEO
Mark Zuckerberg
confirmed the move, stating that the company is raising the bar on performance management and will cut low-performing employees faster. The company also fired some employees from its Reality Labs division, specifically impacting teams in Oculus Studios, the unit responsible for developing apps and games for Meta's Quest VR headsets. Among the affected projects is Supernatural, a popular VR fitness app that Meta acquired in 2023.
Intel to planning to cut 20% of its workforce
The semiconductor giant has been undergoing a significant restructuring under its new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, leading to substantial job cuts. A recent report by Bloomberg revealed that Intel is planning to cut 20% of its workforce. These layoffs are staggered and reflect the company's efforts to streamline management and refocus on engineering excellence. Under Tan's leadership, Intel is reportedly prioritising its core business areas, including advanced chip design and manufacturing, while scaling back on less profitable ventures. The restructuring is seen as a critical step in positioning the company for long-term growth in a highly competitive market.
Salesforce fired more than 1,000 employees
Salesforce reportedly fired more than 1000 employees ongoing restructuring efforts, according to a Bloomberg News report. The report suggests that displaced workers will have the opportunity to apply for other positions within the company. However, it remains unclear which divisions will be most affected by the job cuts.
LinkedIn lays off hundreds of employees
LinkedIn is laying off 281 employees across California, impacting engineers and other units, a report claims. The Microsoft-owned professional networking platform has notified affected workers earlier, a WARN document filed with local officials claims. The job cuts are reportedly distributed across several locations: 159 positions in Mountain View, 60 in San Francisco, 23 in Sunnyvale, 11 in Carpinteria, and 28 remote workers based in California. These layoffs seem to be a part of a larger wave of job reductions at parent company Microsoft. Earlier this month, it was reported that 122 Bay Area Microsoft employees were laid off as part of an estimated 6,000-employee cut across the tech giant.
Amazon cuts more jobs as part of restructuring
Earlier this year a report by Business Insider revealed that Amazon is planning to cut around 14,000 jobs this year. Internal messages reportedly seen by Business Insider indicate that Amazon cut jobs in its Fashion and Fitness group in January 2025. An Amazon spokesperson then stated that role eliminations affected around 200 employees across the country. Apart from this, the e-commerce major recently fired 100 employees from its Devices and Services division. According to a report by Reuters, the company said the jobs represented a small number of the total for the unit and were part of its regular business review.
Match Group cuts 13% of its workforce
Dating app Tinder's parent company, Match Group, is reportedly taking on major cost-cutting measures. This includes a 13% reduction in the company's workforce, following a 5% decrease in paying users during the first quarter, a report claims. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, this announcement led to a 7% drop in the company's shares as investors reacted to the decline in subscribers, despite the company's first-quarter results surpassing estimates.
Disney cuts hundreds of jobs
The Walt Disney company recently initiated another significant round of layoffs, with hundreds of employees reportedly losing their jobs across various departments. As reported by BBC, the professionals in the film, television and finance departments are impacted in this fresh round of layoffs. This latest move marks a continuation of the company's broader restructuring efforts aimed at streamlining operations and achieving cost efficiencies. "As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage our businesses while fuelling the state-of-the-art creativity and innovation that consumers value and expect from Disney," a Disney spokesperson told the BBC.
HP to lay off op to 2,000 employees in 2025
HP has announced plans to lay off between 1,000 and 2,000 employees by October 2025 as part of its cost-cutting strategy. The company aims to save $300 million through these workforce reductions, which will affect roles across factory operations, customer support, HR, and legacy tech divisions. The layoffs are part of HP's 'Future Now' initiative, a multi-year restructuring plan designed to streamline operations and invest in AI-driven technologies. HP's CEO Enrique Lores stated that the job cuts will be strategic and selective, targeting areas where demand has slowed.