The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs in 2025, continuing the trend from previous years. According to Layoffs.fyi, over 22,000 tech workers have been laid off this year, with 16,084 in February alone. In 2024, more than 150,000 employees were affected across 549 companies. These reductions are largely due to companies focusing on AI, automation, and cost-cutting measures.
Major Tech Layoffs in 2025
- Northvolt: In March, the Swedish battery maker laid off 2,800 employees, accounting for 62% of its staff, following a bankruptcy filing.
- Wicresoft: A Microsoft joint venture, Wicresoft shut down its China operations in April, impacting 2,000 employees, after Microsoft ended outsourced after-sales support amid trade tensions.
- HP: In February, HP announced plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its “Future Now” restructuring plan, aiming to save $300 million by the end of its fiscal year.
- Workday: The enterprise HR platform laid off 1,750 employees in February, representing 8.5% of its workforce, to improve efficiency and focus on core business areas.
- Blue Origin: In February, the space company cut about 1,000 employees, roughly 10% of its workforce, mainly affecting engineering and program management roles.
- Autodesk: In February, Autodesk announced layoffs of 1,350 employees, affecting 9% of its staff, as part of reshaping its go-to-market model and reducing facilities.
- Block: In March, fintech company Block laid off 931 employees, about 8% of its workforce, as part of a reorganization to improve operations.
- Wayfair: The company announced two rounds of layoffs in 2025: 730 jobs in January, about 3% of its workforce, and 340 employees in March within its technology division.
- Sprinklr: In February, Sprinklr laid off 500 employees, affecting 15% of its workforce, citing poor business performance.
- SolarEdge Technologies: In January, the solar inverter maker announced layoffs of 400 employees globally, marking its fourth layoff round since January 2024, driven by a downturn in the solar industry.
- Turo: In April, car rental startup Turo cut 150 jobs after deciding not to proceed with its IPO, aiming to support long-term growth amid economic uncertainty.
- GupShup: Conversational AI startup GupShup laid off 200 employees in April to improve efficiency and profitability, following 300 job cuts in December.
- Automattic: In April, the developer of WordPress.com cut 16% of its workforce, affecting over 270 employees, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations.
- General Motors (GM): In April, GM laid off 200 workers at its Factory Zero facility in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, linked to a slowdown in the electric vehicle market.
- Zopper: India-based insurtech startup Zopper let go of 100 employees since the start of 2025, including about 50 workers from the tech and product teams in April, to stay competitive.
Reasons Behind the Layoffs
Companies are reducing their workforce to save costs and focus on AI and automation. Some, like SolarEdge and Northvolt, face industry-specific challenges, such as weak demand or bankruptcy. Others, like Turo and Wayfair, are restructuring to prepare for uncertain economic conditions. These layoffs highlight how tech firms are balancing innovation with financial pressures, impacting thousands of workers.
Outlook for Tech Workers
The 2025 layoffs are reshaping the tech industry. With over 22,000 jobs cut already, workers face uncertainty, especially as companies invest in AI to replace tasks. However, some firms are hiring in other areas, offering hope for new opportunities. The industry’s focus on efficiency and innovation will likely continue to drive job changes throughout the year.Technicalon+4en.wikipedia.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4
Reference Links
- TechCrunch: A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
- TrueUp: Layoffs Tracker – All Tech and Startup Layoffs
- InformationWeek: Major Tech Layoffs in 2025
- Layoffs.fyi
