2024 Layoffs, Store Closures & RTO Mandates

Dec 18LayoffBangladesh

Cuts 40,000 jobs

Beximco announced plans to lay off about 40,000 workers amid bank and buyer withdrawal.

• Our coverage: Beximco Announces Major Layoffs: 40,000 Jobs at Stake

Dec 11LayoffGermany

Bosch

Cuts 10,000 jobs

Bosch announced plans to eliminate up to 10,000 jobs in Germany, with about 7,000 employees affected directly and 3,000 positions lost via retirement and voluntary departures.

• Our coverage: Bosch Plans Major Workforce Reduction of 10,000 Jobs in Germany

Dec 11Layoff

Announces layoffs

Cargill announced it is laying off about 5% of its global workforce.

• Our coverage: Cargill Layoffs: Implications for Kansas Jobs

Dec 11Layoff

CD Baby

Announces layoffs

CD Baby confirmed layoffs as part of a restructuring to streamline operations; the number affected was not disclosed.

• Our coverage: CD Baby Announces Major Restructuring and Layoffs

Dec 10Layoff

L.L.Bean

Announces layoffs

L.L.Bean announced layoffs of about 10% of its workforce, mainly retail and support staff, to focus on digital sales.

• Our coverage: L.L.Bean's Workforce Restructuring: Adapting to Retail's Digital Shift

Dec 6LayoffIA, United States

John Deere

Cuts 112 jobs

John Deere confirmed it will lay off 112 workers at an Iowa tractor plant shortly after Christmas.

• Our coverage: John Deere to Lay Off 112 Workers at Iowa Plant After Holidays

Dec 1LayoffGermany · Wolfsburg, Germany · Emden, Germany · Zwickau, Germany · Osnabrück, Germany

Cuts 35,000 jobs

Volkswagen announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030.

• Our coverage: Germany Braces for Mass Job Cuts in 2026
• Our coverage: Germany's Economic Slowdown Is Freezing the European Job Market in 2026
• Our coverage: Volkswagen Plans One of the Biggest Job Cuts in Auto Industry History

Nov 28LayoffGermany

Cuts 5,000 jobs

Thyssenkrupp announced plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in its steel division over five years.

• Our coverage: Thyssenkrupp to Lay Off 5,000 in Steel Division Over Five Years

Nov 27LayoffThailand

Announces layoffs

Channel 3 Thailand announced mass layoffs as part of a restructuring, mainly affecting management and news program teams.

• Our coverage: Channel 3 Thailand Faces Major Layoffs in Restructuring Effort

Nov 27Layoff

LinkedIn

Cuts 200 jobs

LinkedIn reportedly laid off around 200 employees, mostly in sales and marketing roles, to streamline operations.

• Our coverage: Understanding LinkedIn's Layoffs: Implications for Your Career

Oct 16LayoffCA, United States

Blue Shield of California

Cuts 80 jobs

Blue Shield of California confirmed plans to lay off roughly 80 employees in the Bay Area as part of streamlining operations.

• Our coverage: Blue Shield of California Plans Layoffs in the Bay Area

Oct 16LayoffWest Linn, OR, United States

Cuts 200 jobs

The West Linn paper mill announced it would cease operations entirely, leaving about 200 employees out of work. A lawsuit alleges insufficient WARN Act notice.

• Our coverage: Mass Layoffs at West Linn Paper Mill Lead to Legal Action

Oct 16LayoffWA, United States

Announces layoffs

Western Washington University announced staffing reductions in response to an $18 million budget deficit, affecting non-tenured faculty and some administrative positions.

• Our coverage: Layoffs at Western Washington University Prompted by $18 Million Budget Shortfall

Oct 15LayoffMalaysia

Announces layoffs

ByteDance confirmed it will lay off hundreds of employees in Malaysia.

• Our coverage: ByteDance Lays Off Hundreds in Malaysia Amid TikTok Market Challenges

Oct 15Layoff

Netflix

Announces layoffs

Netflix confirmed layoffs in its publicity department as part of a profitability focus.

• Our coverage: Netflix Cuts Jobs in Publicity Department Amid Strategic Shift

Oct 15Layoff

Announces layoffs

Rivalry announced another round of layoffs affecting an undisclosed number of employees.

• Our coverage: Rivalry's Layoffs: Insights into Company Challenges and Industry Trends

Oct 15LayoffPhoenix, AZ, United States

Cuts 260 jobs

St. Luke's Behavioral Hospital in Phoenix is laying off about 260 employees as part of a restructuring.

• Our coverage: St. Luke’s Behavioral Hospital to Lay Off Nearly 260 Employees Amid Restructuring

Oct 15LayoffPort Talbot, United Kingdom

Tata Steel

Announces layoffs

Tata Steel is closing the Port Talbot blast furnaces, putting hundreds of steelworkers' jobs at risk, and the Welsh Government is arranging retraining support.

• Our coverage: Steelworkers Seek Employment Support Amid Port Talbot Furnace Closures

Oct 15Layoff

Cuts 147 jobs

View Inc. filed a WARN notice to the state covering about 147 layoffs as part of restructuring.

• Our coverage: View Inc. Cuts 147 Jobs Amid Restructuring and WARN Notice

Oct 14LayoffMalaysia

Announces layoffs

Malaysian news portal Malaysiakini restructured and laid off staff to cut costs, without disclosing the number affected.

• Our coverage: Malaysiakini's Restructuring: Navigating Industry Pressures and Staff Layoffs

Oct 14Layoff

Spotify

Announces layoffs

Spotify confirmed it would reduce its workforce by approximately 6% to streamline operations while maintaining its work-from-anywhere policy.

• Our coverage: Spotify's Remote Work Strategy Amid Layoffs: Implications for the Future

Oct 14Layoff

TikTok

Announces layoffs

TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees as it shifts content moderation toward AI.

• Our coverage: TikTok Lays Off Workers to Embrace AI in Content Moderation

Oct 9Layoff

Kaléo

Cuts 58 jobs

Kaléo laid off 58 employees shortly after its CEO announced plans to double the in-office commercial team for Auvi-Q.

• Our coverage: Kaléo Announces Layoffs While Pursuing Growth for Auvi-Q

Oct 4LayoffSan Rafael, CA, United States · Petaluma, CA, United States

Cuts 300 jobs

Amy's Kitchen laid off more than 300 employees as part of a reorganization to streamline its product line and manufacturing.

• Our coverage: Amy’s Kitchen Lays Off Over 300 Employees in Major Restructuring

Oct 4LayoffLancaster, PA, United States

Announces layoffs

The parent company of Lancaster, PA newspaper LNP confirmed a series of layoffs affecting numerous roles amid media industry revenue pressures.

• Our coverage: Significant Workforce Reductions at LNP Amid Media Industry Struggles

Oct 2LayoffNJ, United States

CVS Health

Cuts 3,000 jobs

CVS Health announced plans to lay off nearly 3,000 employees in its Omnicare long-term care pharmacy division as part of a restructuring.

• Our coverage: CVS Cuts Nearly 3,000 Jobs in Omnicare Division Restructuring
• Our coverage: CVS Health Announces Layoffs in New Jersey Amid Strategic Workforce Changes

Oct 2LayoffSouth Jacksonville, FL, United States

Cuts 60 jobs

Genpact announced it will lay off 60 employees at its South Jacksonville facility, citing operational changes and cost pressures.

• Our coverage: Genpact to Lay Off 60 Employees Amid Industry Challenges in South Jacksonville

Oct 2LayoffLondon, United Kingdom

Sharkmob

Announces layoffs

Sharkmob London announced a round of layoffs after cancelling an unannounced project, affecting roughly a quarter of staff according to sources.

• Our coverage: Sharkmob London Announces Layoffs Following Game Cancellation

Oct 1LayoffDayton, OH, United States

Announces layoffs

Faurecia Exhaust Systems is cutting jobs at its Dayton facility as part of a restructuring tied to lower production and the shift toward electric vehicles.

• Our coverage: Dayton's Economic Shift: Winsupply Expands While Faurecia Faces Layoffs

Oct 1LayoffFort Wayne, IN, United States

General Motors

Cuts 200 jobs

About 200 part-time temporary workers at GM's Fort Wayne Assembly plant were told their work was ending amid stalled GM-UAW contract negotiations.

• Our coverage: Job Losses at Fort Wayne Assembly Point to GM-UAW Negotiation Challenges

Sep 20Layoff

Boeing

Cuts 10,000 jobs

Boeing announced layoffs affecting nearly 10,000 employees, including executives, managers and non-union staff, during an ongoing strike.

• Our coverage: Boeing's Major Layoffs Amid Ongoing Strike Challenges

Sep 20Layoff

Announces layoffs

Warner Music Group announced a restructuring of its Atlantic Music Group division that includes layoffs; the exact number was unconfirmed.

• Our coverage: Warner Music Group Restructures Atlantic Music Group, Leading to Layoffs

Sep 19Return to office

Amazon

Return-to-office mandate

Amazon announced that starting in 2025 all employees will work in the office five days a week.

• Our coverage: Amazon's 2025 Plan: Full Return to Office with 5-Day Workweek
• Our coverage: Majority of Amazon Employees Consider Quitting Over Return-to-Office Mandate

Sep 19Layoff

Cuts 100 jobs

Blink Charging said it plans to lay off about 100 employees to cut costs amid weaker EV demand.

• Our coverage: Blink Charging Cuts 100 Jobs as EV Demand Declines

Sep 19LayoffTX, United States

Cuts 100 jobs

Southwestern Health Resources is ending its Medicare Advantage plan, which will lead to layoffs of nearly 100 employees.

• Our coverage: Southwestern Health Resources to End Medicare Advantage Plan, Resulting in Job Cuts

Sep 18Layoff

Announces layoffs

Kimray confirmed a round of layoffs as part of a corporate restructuring, with severance and transition support planned; the number of roles affected was not disclosed.

• Our coverage: Kimray Implements Layoffs in Corporate Restructuring Due to Market Shifts

Sep 15Layoff

Verizon

Cuts 5,000 jobs

Verizon announced a restructuring that will cut nearly 5,000 jobs alongside a roughly $2 billion write-off expected in Q3 2024.

• Our coverage: Verizon Announces Layoffs of Nearly 5,000 Employees and $2 Billion Write-Off

Sep 13Layoff

Cuts 40 jobs

The SPLC laid off about 40 employees, nearly 10% of its workforce, which led to staff backlash and a vote against its CEO.

• Our coverage: SPLC Employees Oust CEO Amid Layoff Controversy

Sep 12LayoffNorway

Cuts 500 jobs

Norway's largest financial services group DNB announced plans to cut about 500 jobs in a restructuring across operational and customer service roles.

• Our coverage: DNB to Lay Off 500 Employees Amid Strategic Restructuring

Sep 12Layoff

Cuts 139 jobs

Embracer Group confirmed layoffs at a studio supporting Diablo IV, eliminating 139 jobs as part of wider restructuring.

• Our coverage: Diablo IV Support Studio Layoffs: 139 Jobs Cut Amid Embracer Restructuring

Sep 12Layoff

Microsoft

Cuts 650 jobs

Microsoft Gaming cut about 3% of its employees, roughly 650 workers, across development, marketing and HR following the Activision Blizzard acquisition.

• Our coverage: Microsoft Gaming Cuts 650 Jobs Amid Economic Challenges

Sep 12Layoff

Announces layoffs

Northvolt plans to reduce its workforce while seeking new investors for its Polish battery systems factory.

• Our coverage: Northvolt Plans Layoffs and Seeks Investors for Polish Battery Factory Amid Market Challenges

Sep 12Layoff

Announces layoffs

The Ontario Science Centre announced another round of layoffs amid ongoing financial difficulties, with employees criticizing the lack of communication about its future plans.

• Our coverage: Ontario Science Centre Faces Another Layoff Round Amid Financial Struggles

Sep 12LayoffUnited States

Cuts 1,800 jobs

PwC announced it will lay off 1,800 U.S. employees in a restructuring, its first major workforce reduction in nearly 15 years.

• Our coverage: PwC Cuts 1,800 Jobs in Strategic Restructuring Effort

Sep 9Layoff

Announces layoffs

Bending Spoons plans to lay off 75% of WeTransfer's workforce following its acquisition of the file-sharing service.

• Our coverage: Bending Spoons to Lay Off 75% of WeTransfer Staff Following Acquisition

Sep 9LayoffCleveland, OH, United States

Swissport

Cuts 200 jobs

Ground services provider Swissport will lay off more than 200 workers after losing contracts at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

• Our coverage: Swissport Lays Off Over 200 Employees After Losing Contracts at Hopkins International Airport

Sep 9Layoff

Texas Capital Bank

Announces layoffs

Texas Capital Bank is cutting about 10% of its workforce alongside a $400 million acquisition aimed at the health-care sector.

• Our coverage: Texas Capital Bank Acquires Health-Care Firm for $400 Million Amid Job Cuts

Sep 5Layoff

Matter Labs

Announces layoffs

Matter Labs, the company behind ZKsync, confirmed layoffs amid a competitive Ethereum scaling market.

• Our coverage: Matter Labs Announces Layoffs in Competitive Ethereum Scaling Market

Sep 5Layoff

Announces layoffs

Private aviation firm Volato announced layoffs as part of a strategy to streamline operations and refocus on its most profitable services.

• Our coverage: Volato Announces Employee Layoffs Amid Strategic Transition

Sep 3Layoff

Announces layoffs

Game studio Ballistic Moon announced layoffs affecting a portion of its staff across development and administrative roles.

• Our coverage: Ballistic Moon's Layoffs Signal Uncertainty in Gaming Industry

Sep 3Layoff

Announces layoffs

Indian delivery startup Dunzo announced it is laying off 75% of its workforce amid financial strain.

• Our coverage: Dunzo Lays Off 75% of Workforce Amid Financial Struggles

Sep 3Layoff

Goldman Sachs

Cuts 1,800 jobs

Goldman Sachs plans to cut about 1,800 jobs as part of its annual review process, mainly in investment banking.

• Our coverage: Goldman Sachs to Lay Off Nearly 1,800 Employees Amid Economic Challenges

Sep 3Layoff

Announces layoffs

Toadman Interactive confirmed it has let go some employees despite the success of Helldivers 2 and Dead Island 2.

• Our coverage: Toadman Interactive Confirms Layoffs Despite Successful Game Launches

Sep 1LayoffNorth America

Cuts 3,500 jobs

CNH Industrial announced layoffs affecting nearly 3,500 employees at its North American facilities as it modernizes production.

• Our coverage: CNH Industrial Announces Major Layoffs Impacting Thousands

Sep 1Layoff

Announces layoffs

Party City downsized in September, and former employees filed a class action alleging the layoffs violated WARN Act notice requirements; the company denies wrongdoing.

• Our coverage: Former Party City Employees Sue Over Alleged Illegal Layoffs

Aug 30Layoff

Apple

Announces layoffs

Apple is laying off dozens of employees in its services division, with the exact number undisclosed.

• Our coverage: Apple Makes Workforce Reductions Amid Services Division Challenges

Aug 30Layoff

Cuts 71 jobs

Penumbra is closing its Immersive Healthcare division, laying off 71 employees according to a WARN filing, to refocus on its interventional business.

• WARN notice(opens in new tab)
• Our coverage: Penumbra Shutters Immersive Healthcare Division, Lays Off 71 Employees

Aug 28Layoff

Cuts 225 jobs

BioMarin disclosed in a regulatory filing that about 225 employees will lose their jobs in a restructuring that also scales back Roctavian sales.

• Our coverage: BioMarin Cuts Over 200 Jobs in Major Restructuring Effort

Aug 27LayoffSpringfield, MA, United States · MA, United States

Cuts 60 jobs

Eastman Chemical will lay off about 60 workers at its Indian Orchard plant as it discontinues solvent-based resin production. The plant, which employs around 300, will keep making water-based resins.

• Our coverage: Eastman to Lay Off 60 Employees, Closing Specialty Resin Plant in Massachusetts
• Our coverage: Eastman Chemical to Lay Off Dozens of Employees in Springfield

Aug 27LayoffDenver, CO, United States

Wells Fargo

Cuts 70 jobs

Wells Fargo announced a further round of job cuts affecting 70 employees in Denver, bringing its 2024 Denver-area cuts to 150. Layoffs run from the end of Q3 through year end, with severance offered.

• Our coverage: Wells Fargo Layoffs in Denver Reach 150 Jobs in 2024

Aug 26LayoffDubuque, IA, United States

Cuts 74 jobs

Duluth Trading Company is closing its Dubuque distribution center and laying off 74 employees as it consolidates into a new automated facility in Georgia.

• Our coverage: Dubuque Leaders Support Workers Affected by Duluth Trading Company Layoffs

Aug 26LayoffBeijing, China · Shanghai, China · Dalian, China · China

IBM

Cuts 1,000 jobs

IBM confirmed it is closing its research and development operations in China, laying off more than 1,000 employees. The company described the move as restructuring to better serve Greater China clients.

• Our coverage: IBM Exits China: Over 1,000 Job Cuts Amid Geopolitical Tensions
• Our coverage: Tech Layoffs Surge Through Summer 2025

Aug 26LayoffDeerfield, MA, United States

Cuts 100 jobs

Yankee Candle will lay off about 100 distribution workers in Deerfield, Massachusetts, as part of consolidation led by parent Newell Brands. The distribution center itself will stay open.

• WARN notice(opens in new tab)
• Our coverage: Yankee Candle Cuts 100 Jobs in Distribution Operations

Aug 22Layoff

Redfin

Announces layoffs

Redfin laid off fewer than 100 employees, mainly in its Concierge service plus support staff and sales managers, as it shifts toward Redfin Next agents.

• Our coverage: Redfin's Recent Layoffs Reflect Market Pressures in Brokerage Services

Aug 22LayoffMilwaukee, WI, United States

Cuts 36 jobs

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved laying off nearly 36 tenured faculty at UW-Milwaukee due to program eliminations, with one regent opposing.

• Our coverage: Approval of Tenured Faculty Layoffs at UW-Milwaukee Sparks Controversy

Aug 20LayoffNorth Kingstown, RI, United States

Cuts 117 jobs

Electric Boat filed a WARN notice for about 117 layoffs at its North Kingstown, Rhode Island facility, mostly skilled trades such as welders, shipfitters and pipefitters.

• Our coverage: 117 Employees to Be Laid Off at Electric Boat in North Kingstown

Aug 20Layoff

General Motors

Cuts 1,000 jobs

General Motors announced it will cut 1,000 jobs to redirect resources toward AI and other technology initiatives. The article says the cuts focus on administrative roles rather than production workers.

• Our coverage: General Motors Cuts 1,000 Jobs to Embrace AI Innovations

Aug 20Layoff

Announces layoffs

GoPro announced a 15% reduction in its workforce as part of a restructuring to cut operating costs amid falling revenue.

• Our coverage: GoPro to Cut 15% of Workforce in Restructuring Push

Aug 19LayoffMissouri City, TX, United States

Announces layoffs

Missouri City authorized layoffs at its Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre facilities following damage from Hurricane Beryl. City Centre is fully closed during recovery.

• Our coverage: Missouri City to Lay Off Employees from Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre

Aug 15Layoff

Cuts 2,000 jobs

Paramount Global said on its Q2 earnings call that it will cut 15% of its U.S. workforce, about 2,000 employees, ahead of the Skydance merger. Cuts target marketing, legal, finance and other corporate functions.

• Our coverage: Paramount to Lay Off 15% of U.S. Workforce Ahead of Skydance Merger
• Our coverage: Paramount Sued Over Alleged WARN Act Violations During Layoffs

Aug 14LayoffTX, United States

ExxonMobil

Cuts 59 jobs

ExxonMobil issued layoff notices to 59 employees in Texas, reported to the Texas Workforce Commission, following its acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.

• Our coverage: ExxonMobil Lays Off 59 Employees After $60 Billion Pioneer Acquisition

Aug 12Layoff

Cuts 15,000 jobs

Intel announced a workforce reduction of more than 15,000 employees as part of a $10 billion cost-saving plan following a weak second quarter. Cuts are expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

• Our coverage: Intel to Slash 15,000 Jobs in $10 Billion Cost-Cutting Drive
• Our coverage: Intel Plans to Cut 15,000 Jobs by December 2024

Aug 7Layoff

Dell

Cuts 12,500 jobs

Dell is laying off about 12,500 employees, with sales and management roles heavily affected, as it streamlines go-to-market teams.

• Our coverage: Dell to Lay Off Approximately 12,500 Employees

Aug 6Layoff

Axios

Cuts 50 jobs

Axios announced layoffs affecting around 50 employees via an internal memo from its CEO, citing shifts in media and reader habits.

• Our coverage: Axios Announces Layoffs Amid Strategic Shift in Media Landscape

Aug 1Layoff

Disney

Cuts 140 jobs

Disney Entertainment Television laid off about 140 employees, with National Geographic, ABC Owned Television Stations, Freeform and linear network operations affected.

• Our coverage: Disney Layoffs Impact 140 Employees; National Geographic Impacted Most

Jul 31Layoff

Cuts 10,000 jobs

SAP announced it will lay off about 10,000 employees as part of an AI-driven transformation.

• Our coverage: 10,000 Jobs Cut at SAP

Jul 24Layoff

Cuts 500 jobs

The BBC announced plans to lay off about 500 employees as part of cost-cutting measures.

• Our coverage: BBC to Cut 500 Jobs in Cost-Saving Move

Jul 16LayoffLondon, United Kingdom · Rotterdam, Netherlands

Cuts 3,200 jobs

Unilever plans to cut about 3,200 office-based roles across Europe by the end of 2025, with consultations starting soon.

• Our coverage: Unilever Plans Major Layoffs in Europe to Boost Growth

Jul 11LayoffBoise, ID, United States · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Intuit

Cuts 1,800 jobs

Intuit announced an AI-focused restructuring that cuts about 10% of its workforce and closes its Boise and Edmonton offices.

• Our coverage: Intuit Announces AI-Driven Reorganization, Lays Off 10% of Workforce
• Our coverage: Tech Layoffs Surge Through Summer 2025

Jul 10Layoff

CNN

Cuts 100 jobs

CNN said it will cut about 100 jobs as it merges news-gathering and digital teams and shifts toward digital products.

• Our coverage: CNN Announces Job Cuts Amid Digital Transformation

Jul 9LayoffMalmesbury, United Kingdom

Dyson

Cuts 1,000 jobs

Dyson said it will cut around 1,000 UK jobs, more than a quarter of its British workforce, as part of a global restructuring.

• Our coverage: Dyson to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Britain Amid Global Restructuring

Jul 5LayoffSan Ramon, CA, United States

AT&T

Cuts 56 jobs

AT&T laid off 56 employees.

• Our coverage: The Silicon Shake-Up - Understanding Bay Area Tech Layoffs

Jul 5LayoffRedwood City, CA, United States

Cuts 35 jobs

Bluescape (Thought Stream) cut 35 staff after permanently closing a facility.

• Our coverage: The Silicon Shake-Up - Understanding Bay Area Tech Layoffs

Jul 5LayoffMountain View, CA, United States

Cuts 180 jobs

Cloud security firm Lacework announced 180 job cuts.

• Our coverage: The Silicon Shake-Up - Understanding Bay Area Tech Layoffs

Jul 5LayoffSunnyvale, CA, United States

Cuts 68 jobs

Lockheed Martin Space announced 68 job cuts.

• Our coverage: The Silicon Shake-Up - Understanding Bay Area Tech Layoffs

Jul 5LayoffRichmond, CA, United States

Cuts 101 jobs

Moxion Power laid off 101 employees.

• Our coverage: The Silicon Shake-Up - Understanding Bay Area Tech Layoffs

Jul 5LayoffSan Francisco, CA, United States

Cuts 98 jobs

Planet Labs cut 98 jobs.

• Our coverage: The Silicon Shake-Up - Understanding Bay Area Tech Layoffs

Jul 1Layoff

Cuts 250 jobs

Unacademy laid off 250 employees in July 2024, adding to about 2,000 cut since 2022.

• Our coverage: 8,000 Layoffs in India’s Tech Industry Signal Deeper Challenges

Jun 21LayoffPoland

NatWest

Cuts 1,600 jobs

NatWest announced a restructuring that will cut 1,600 staff and close its operations in Poland by 2025.

• Our coverage: NatWest to Layoff 1,600 Staff Amid Plans to Close Polish Operations in 2025

Jun 19Layoff

Meta

Announces layoffs

Meta split Reality Labs into Metaverse and Wearables groups and confirmed layoffs within the division, without giving a number.

• Our coverage: Meta Restructures Reality Labs - Metaverse and Wearables Groups Formed Amid Layoffs

Jun 13Layoff

Announces layoffs

Best Buy laid off an unspecified number of in-home sales designers and restructured pay for in-store consultants, as confirmed by a spokesperson.

• Our coverage: Best Buy Undergoes Another Round of Layoffs and Pay Restructuring

Jun 12LayoffEurope

FedEx

Cuts 2,000 jobs

FedEx plans to eliminate up to 2,000 back-office roles in Europe over about 18 months to cut costs amid weak freight demand.

• Our coverage: FedEx Announces Plans to Cut Up to 2,000 Back-Office Jobs in Europe

Jun 12LayoffValencia, Spain

Cuts 1,600 jobs

Ford told unions it plans to cut up to 1,600 jobs at its Valencia, Spain plant, with 600 permanent and a possible temporary arrangement for the other 1,000.

• Our coverage: Ford to Slash Up to 1,600 Jobs at Valencia Plant

Jun 4Layoff

Google

Cuts 100 jobs

Google cut at least 100 positions in its cloud unit across sales, consulting, operations, engineering and go-to-market as it prioritizes AI.

• Our coverage: Google Cuts Jobs in Cloud Unit Amid AI Prioritization

Jun 3Layoff

Microsoft

Cuts 1,000 jobs

Microsoft restructured its mixed reality division, laying off over 1,000 employees while continuing to sell and support HoloLens 2.

• Our coverage: Microsoft Restructures Mixed Reality Division Amid Layoffs

Jun 1Layoff

Paytm

Cuts 3,500 jobs

Paytm cut 3,500 jobs in June 2024, which the article links to regulatory pressure from the RBI ban on Paytm Payments Bank and financial losses.

• Our coverage: 8,000 Layoffs in India’s Tech Industry Signal Deeper Challenges

May 29Layoff

Announces layoffs

EV startup Fisker laid off hundreds of employees, announced at an all-hands meeting, while seeking funding, a buyout or bankruptcy.

• Our coverage: Struggling EV Startup Fisker Lays Off Hundreds Amid Financial Woes

May 21Layoff

Cuts 175 jobs

Pixar cut about 175 employees as it shifts from streaming series back to feature films, as part of Disney's restructuring.

• Our coverage: Pixar Hit With Layoffs as 175 Staffers Cut

May 21Layoff

TikTok

Announces layoffs

TikTok is planning layoffs across global operations and marketing teams, dismantling its global user operations team, per CNN.

• Our coverage: TikTok Plans Global Layoffs in Operations and Marketing

May 16LayoffAnn Arbor, MI, United States

Cuts 141 jobs

Ann Arbor Public Schools announced layoffs of more than 141 employees, including 94 teachers, plus voluntary buyouts, to close a $20.4 million deficit.

• Our coverage: Ann Arbor Plans Teacher Layoffs and Buyouts Amidst $20M School Budget Cuts

May 14Store closure

Walmart

Closes 51 stores

Walmart confirmed it is closing all of its Walmart Health centers and its virtual care service.

• Our coverage: Walmart Implements Major Corporate Changes Including Job Cuts and RTO Policies

May 14Return to officeDallas, TX, United States · Atlanta, GA, United States · Toronto, Canada

Walmart

Return-to-office mandate

Walmart is moving to a hybrid model expecting office presence most of the week and requiring staff in some offices to relocate to hubs.

• Our coverage: Walmart Implements Major Corporate Changes Including Job Cuts and RTO Policies

May 14LayoffDallas, TX, United States · Atlanta, GA, United States · Toronto, Canada

Walmart

Announces layoffs

Walmart announced cuts to hundreds of corporate jobs as it centralizes corporate staff, per a WSJ report.

• Our coverage: Walmart Implements Major Corporate Changes Including Job Cuts and RTO Policies

May 13LayoffFoster City, CA, United States

Cuts 1,000 jobs

Indeed announced a second layoff wave as part of a restructuring to simplify its organization, including cuts at its Foster City office.

• WARN notice(opens in new tab)
• Our coverage: Indeed Announces Further Layoffs Amid Organizational Restructuring

May 10Return to office

Return-to-office mandate

Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe banned remote work for Manchester United staff, telling employees to return to the office or seek other employment.

• Our coverage: Ratcliffe Imposes Remote Work Ban at Manchester United

May 2Layoff

Cuts 400 jobs

Peloton is cutting about 15% of its workforce as part of a 12-month restructuring to save over $200 million annually, alongside its CEO's resignation.

• Our coverage: Peloton Announces 400 Person Layoffs and CEO Transition

May 1Layoff

Announces layoffs

Meta's Oversight Board told some staff their positions were at risk as part of targeted cuts to focus on its most impactful work.

• Our coverage: Meta's Oversight Board Initiates "Targeted Cuts"

May 1Store closureCA, United States

Closes 48 stores

Rubio's Coastal Grill closed 48 underperforming California restaurants, citing rising costs including the state's higher wage.

• Our coverage: California Fast Food Restaurants Cut 10,000 Jobs Amid $20 Minimum Wage Hike

Apr 28Layoff

Announces layoffs

Yuga Labs announced another round of layoffs as CEO Greg Solano works to make the company smaller and more focused on its crypto-native roots.

• Our coverage: Yuga Labs Announces Further Layoffs as Company Aims to Realign Strategy

Apr 18Layoff

Google

Announces layoffs

Google began a large restructuring that lays off an unspecified number of employees, mainly in finance units, and moves some roles to hubs in India, Mexico and Ireland.

• Our coverage: Google Announces Layoffs

Apr 18Layoff

Stability AI

Cuts 20 jobs

Stability AI laid off roughly 10% of its staff following its founding CEO's departure, as part of a plan to cut costs.

• Our coverage: Stability AI Announces Layoffs Amidst Strategic Reorganization

Apr 18LayoffChicago, IL, United States

Walgreens

Announces layoffs

Walgreens eliminated an undisclosed number of positions at its Chicago Corporate Support Center to simplify work processes, part of a $1 billion cost-cutting goal.

• Our coverage: Walgreens Continues Cost-Cutting Measures with New Round of Layoffs

Apr 17Layoff

Cuts 600 jobs

Take-Two Interactive disclosed in SEC filings a 5% workforce reduction and cancellation of several development projects as part of a cost-cutting plan.

• Our coverage: Take-Two Interactive Announces Major Layoffs and Game Cancellations

Apr 16LayoffNew York, NY, United States · Burbank, CA, United States

Cuts 15 jobs

Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Studios laid off 15 employees, mainly junior production and development staff, tied to a reduced release slate under Disney.

• Our coverage: Job Cuts at Marvel Entertainment Amid Corporate Streamlining

Apr 16LayoffFremont, CA, United States · Palo Alto, CA, United States · Burbank, CA, United States · Lathrop, CA, United States · Austin, TX, United States

Cuts 6,020 jobs

Tesla filed WARN notices in California and Texas for 6,020 job cuts as part of a company-wide restructuring to reduce costs.

• Our coverage: Tesla Announces Major Job Cuts in Texas and California Amid Restructuring
• Our coverage: Tesla Faces Leadership Shake-Up Amid Layoffs

Apr 11Layoff

Checkr

Cuts 382 jobs

Background-check company Checkr cut 382 employees, about 32% of staff, citing economic conditions and weaker hiring demand. Cuts spanned all departments.

• Our coverage: Checkr Cuts Workforce by 32%

Apr 7Layoff

Announces layoffs

Best Buy cut jobs within its Geek Squad tech support and repair division as it shifts resources toward AI and Best Buy Health. Former employees described abrupt notifications.

• Our coverage: Best Buy's Geek Squad Announces Layoffs

Apr 6LayoffSanta Clara, CA, United States

Apple

Cuts 614 jobs

Apple filed a California WARN notice for 614 layoffs across eight Santa Clara locations, mostly tied to its shelved electric vehicle project.

• Our coverage: Apple Announces Significant Layoffs in Its EV Project Team

Apr 1Layoff

Cuts 500 jobs

Byju's cut 500 jobs in April 2024, following a separate round of 3,000 layoffs in late 2023.

• Our coverage: 8,000 Layoffs in India’s Tech Industry Signal Deeper Challenges

Apr 1LayoffBig Timber, MT, United States · MT, United States

Cuts 200 jobs

Sibanye Stillwater announced layoffs at its Stillwater and East Boulder mines in Montana, affecting an estimated 200-plus workers.

• Our coverage: Communities Bracing for Impact from Sibanye Stillwater Layoffs

Mar 27Store closureIreland · Switzerland · Austria

GameStop

Closes 287 stores

GameStop closed all stores in Ireland, Switzerland and Austria, following 287 store closures worldwide in the past fiscal year.

• Our coverage: GameStop Announces Job Cuts Amid Restructuring Efforts

Mar 27Layoff

GameStop

Announces layoffs

GameStop disclosed job cuts as part of restructuring without giving a number.

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Mar 26Layoff

Cuts 70 jobs

Excalibur Pizza LLC, a California franchisee, is expected to lay off 70 delivery drivers in April, per the Sacramento Business Journal.

• Our coverage: Bay Area Fast Food Chains Grapple with Layoffs Amid Minimum Wage Hike

Mar 26LayoffCA, United States

Cuts 1,200 jobs

Pizza Hut laid off over 1,200 delivery drivers in California ahead of the state's higher fast-food minimum wage.

• Our coverage: Bay Area Fast Food Chains Grapple with Layoffs Amid Minimum Wage Hike

Mar 25LayoffAuburn Hills, MI, United States

Cuts 400 jobs

Stellantis is laying off about 400 white-collar U.S. workers, mainly in engineering, technology and software, citing efficiency and cost goals during the EV shift.

• Our coverage: Stellantis Announces Layoffs Amid Transition to Electric Vehicles

Mar 21LayoffMexico · Germany · United Kingdom

Creative Artists Agency

Cuts 20 jobs

CAA cut fewer than 20 people in a new round of layoffs, hitting content departments and some staff from acquired ICM Partners.

• Our coverage: CAA Announces Layoffs
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Mar 13Store closure

Closes 16 stores

Outdoor Voices told employees via Slack that it would close all 16 of its physical stores and move to an online-only model.

• Our coverage: Outdoor Voices Layoffs Happen Over Slack Message

Mar 8Layoff

Binance.US

Cuts 200 jobs

Court documents showed Binance.US laid off over 200 employees, about two-thirds of its workforce, since June following the SEC lawsuit and falling trading volume.

• Our coverage: Binance.US Faces Fallout - Massive Layoffs and Legal Battles

Mar 6Layoff

Cuts 1,000 jobs

Fidelity International announced plans to cut about 1,000 jobs worldwide, roughly 9% of its workforce, as part of a cost reduction program targeting about $125 million in annual savings.

• Our coverage: Fidelity International Announces Global Workforce Reduction, Joining Industry Trend

Mar 5LayoffSan Diego, CA, United States

San Diego Unified School District

Cuts 430 jobs

San Diego Unified put forward a plan to eliminate over 430 positions across teaching, administrative and support roles to address a $93.7 million shortfall, for a board meeting.

• Our coverage: San Diego Unified Faces Tough Decisions - Plans to Lay Off 400-Plus Staff Members

Mar 1Layoff

Announces layoffs

Inscribe.ai laid off 40% of its staff, per TechCrunch.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - March 2024

Mar 1Layoff

Turnitin

Announces layoffs

Turnitin laid off staff, saying it was replacing some employees with AI.

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Feb 27Layoff

Bumble

Cuts 350 jobs

Bumble announced a restructuring that includes laying off about 350 employees, roughly 37% of its workforce, alongside its Q4 earnings.

• Our coverage: Bumble Lays Off 300 Employees

Feb 27Layoff

Cuts 1,500 jobs

Expedia announced it is eliminating about 1,500 positions globally, roughly 9% of its workforce, as part of an organizational and technological transformation.

• Our coverage: Expedia Lets Go Of 9% of Workforce

Feb 27LayoffLondon, United Kingdom

Cuts 900 jobs

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will lay off about 900 employees, roughly 8% of staff, and close London Studio.

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Feb 22Layoff

BuzzFeed

Announces layoffs

BuzzFeed plans to cut 16% of its workforce in a restructuring announced by CEO Jonah Peretti, alongside the sale of Complex.

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Feb 22Layoff

Announces layoffs

Vice Media Group's CEO announced a restructuring laying off hundreds of employees and ending publication on vice.com in favor of social channels.

• Our coverage: Vice Media Lays Off Hundreds of Employees

Feb 16Layoff

Cisco

Cuts 4,250 jobs

Cisco announced a restructuring that will cut about 4,250 employees, around 5% of its global workforce, to redirect resources toward AI and software.

• Our coverage: Cisco Restructures - 4,250 Jobs Lost as Tech Giant Shifts Focus to AI
• Our coverage: Tech Giants Cut Jobs Despite Strong Profits: Understanding the Trend

Feb 14Layoff

Announces layoffs

BlackBerry announced further cost-cutting including workforce reductions, aiming for an additional $100 million in annual profit improvement, with extra cuts focused on its cybersecurity segment.

• Our coverage: BlackBerry Announces Layoffs

Feb 13Layoff

Cuts 250 jobs

Instacart announced layoffs of about 250 employees, mainly middle management, alongside its fourth-quarter earnings and three executive departures.

• Our coverage: Instacart Announces Restructuring - 7% Workforce Layoff and Executive Departures

Feb 13LayoffUnited States

Cuts 800 jobs

Paramount Global began a planned round of layoffs, notifying affected U.S. employees by end of day, with non-U.S. offices to follow under local law. The company did not disclose a total.

• Our coverage: Paramount Global Announces Layoffs

Feb 13Layoff

Cuts 170 jobs

SiriusXM's CEO announced in a memo a workforce reduction of roughly 3% to improve efficiency and speed of decision-making.

• Our coverage: SiriusXM's Lays Off 3% of Staff, Impacting 170 Jobs

Feb 8Layoff

Fireblocks

Announces layoffs

Fireblocks reduced its workforce by under 3% as part of a restructuring, offering severance packages to affected employees.

• Our coverage: Crypto Startup Fireblocks Announces Workforce Reduction Amid Restructuring

Feb 1Layoff

Electronic Arts

Cuts 670 jobs

EA cut 670 employees amid a strategic shift on licensed IP.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - March 2024

Feb 1Layoff

Cuts 230 jobs

Grammarly cut 230 employees as it refocused on AI in the workplace.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - March 2024

Feb 1LayoffBeaverton, OR, United States

Nike

Cuts 1,500 jobs

Nike announced layoffs of about 2% of its workforce in two phases as part of a broader restructuring, sparing retail and warehouse operations.

• Our coverage: Nike's Recent Layoffs Highlight Strategic Challenges
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• Our coverage: Nike Announces Layoffs Amidst Restructuring Efforts

Feb 1Layoff

Polygon Labs

Cuts 60 jobs

Polygon Labs laid off 60 employees as part of a restructuring that also included spin-offs and pay increases for remaining staff.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - March 2024
• Our coverage: Polygon Labs Lays Off 19% of Staff

Feb 1LayoffNew York, NY, United States

Sorare

Cuts 22 jobs

Sorare laid off 22 employees at its New York office in February 2024 as it centralized some functions at its Paris headquarters. The office stays open for U.S. customer and league partnership functions.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - March 2024
• Our coverage: Sorare, the NFT Fantasy Sports Startup, Lays Off 13% of Staff

Jan 26Layoff

Microsoft

Cuts 1,900 jobs

Microsoft laid off 1,900 employees in its gaming business.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - January 31 2024
• Our coverage: Gaming Industry Layoffs Continue with Microsoft Cutting 1,900 Employees

Jan 8Layoff

Unity

Cuts 1,800 jobs

Unity disclosed in a regulatory filing and internal memo that it would cut about a quarter of its workforce, roughly 1,800 positions, across teams.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - March 2024
• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - January 31 2024
• Our coverage: Unity Lays Off 25% of Employees

Jan 1Layoff

BlackRock

Cuts 600 jobs

BlackRock, a Bitcoin ETF applicant, was laying off 600 employees.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - March 2024
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Jan 1Layoff

Discord

Announces layoffs

Discord laid off 17% of its employees, citing headcount growing too quickly in recent years.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - January 31 2024

Jan 1Layoff

Announces layoffs

Humane, a Sam Altman-backed startup, laid off 4% of its workforce.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - March 2024
• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - January 31 2024

Jan 1Layoff

Announces layoffs

NEAR Foundation cut 40% of its employees.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - March 2024
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Jan 1Layoff

PayPal

Cuts 2,500 jobs

PayPal cut 2,500 employees, about 9% of its workforce, attributed to the integration of AI tools.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - January 31 2024

Jan 1Layoff

Twitch

Announces layoffs

Twitch cut one third of its staff after weeks of layoff rumors.

• Our coverage: A Comprehensive List of Layoffs In the Crypto Industry - January 31 2024