The global tech industry is facing again another wave of mass layoffs in 2025. Several major companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM and CrowdStrike cut thousands of job. A combination of sluggish revenue growth, global economic uncertainty and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence adoption is driving these significant workforce reductions.
In 2025 major companies have already laid off over 61,000 workers, according to data from Layoffs.fyi.
Microsoft Layoffs 2025: 6,000 Jobs Cut in Major Restructuring
Microsoft announced on May 13 that it is cutting 6,000 jobs, marking its most significant workforce reduction since 2023. At least 2,000 of these positions were eliminated in Washington state alone.
The company said the layoffs are part of a strategic reorganization to flatten management layers and prioritize engineering talent. Microsoft said it wants to speed up innovation by streamlining its structure and reducing administrative layers.
Google Layoffs: Hundreds Let Go Across Pixel, Android & Chrome Teams
Google has laid off hundreds of employees from its Android, Pixel and Chrome divisions. As per report, these job cuts follow the internal merger of the Platforms and Devices units and aim to streamline operations.
Earlier in January, Google introduced a voluntary exit program targeting staff in its People Operations and Cloud divisions, offering generous severance packages, including up to 14 weeks of base salary plus bonuses.
IBM Layoffs: 8,000 Jobs Axed as AI Replaces HR Roles
IBM has reportedly laid off around 8,000 employees, most of them from the Human Resources department. As the company deploying the AI-powered tools to handle tasks previously managed by HR personnel.
Meanwhile, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna announced that the business is aggressively adopting artificial intelligence and automation as part of its aim to improve overall efficiency and performance. By incorporating these advanced technologies into its operations, IBM hopes to streamline procedures, minimize manual tasks and boost productivity across departments.
Amazon Layoffs: 100 Jobs Cut
Amazon has cut around 100 of roles in its Devices and Services division, which includes products like Alexa, Echo and the Zoox self-driving vehicle project. The company stated the cuts are part of a move to streamline operations and realign product strategies.
Xbox Division Layoffs Incoming at Microsoft
Microsoft is reportedly preparing another round of layoffs in its Xbox division. A Bloomberg report reveals that internal leadership is bracing for significant staff cuts, marking the fourth major layoff wave in the Xbox unit since early 2023. Previous layoffs have also included the closure of several gaming studios.
Do you know Why Are Tech Companies Laying Off Employees in 2025?
The reason for the 2025 tech layoffs is a combination of four major factors:
Like, Increasing adoption of AI and automation replacing oral roles
Big Tech slowing revenue growth
Global economic uncertainty
Cost cutting and efficiency gains as part of company restructuring.
As organizations shift their focus to AI driven solutions, traditional job functions are being defined out or eliminated: in particular, jobs in HR, support, and non-technical jobs.
