Monthly layoffs report
As of November 2, 2026, the Metaintro Layoffs Tracker recorded 21 layoff and closure announcements in February 2025, affecting at least 95,730 jobs where a source states a number (11 of 21 state one). It also recorded 3 return-to-office mandates.
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
February 2025 at a glance
Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 11 of 24 announcements that state a number.
Latest announcement
Companies ranked by jobs reported affected in February 2025
Layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates in February 2025
| Type | Announcements | Share | Jobs reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layoffs | 21 | 88% | 95,730 |
| Store closures | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Return-to-office mandates | 3 | 13% | 0 |
US states named in February 2025 announcements
3 of 24 announcements name at least one US state. An announcement that names two states counts in both. Jobs are not split by state, because sources rarely give a number for each location.
| State | Announcements | Official notices |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Missouri | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| North Carolina | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Texas | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Utah | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
Month over month, from the same tracker
February 2025 has 24 announcements, 5 more than January 2025 (19).
| Measure | February 2025 | January 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Announcements | 24 | 19 |
| Companies | 24 | 18 |
| Jobs affected (reported) | 95,730 | 8,178 |
| Stores closing | 0 | 27 |
February 2025, newest first. Each company links to its full layoffs timeline.
24 announcements
24 announcements · 95,730 jobs reported
Layoff
Cuts 880 jobs
NOAA terminated more than 880 employees in the week of the post, with former staff warning of another round that could affect over 1,000 more positions.
Layoff
Cuts 200 jobs
Manchester United announced it will cut up to 200 positions as part of a plan to streamline operations and improve finances.
LayoffSingapore, Singapore
Cuts 4,000 jobs
DBS Bank's CEO said the bank will eliminate 4,000 temporary positions as AI takes over tasks, with career support and retraining offered.
LayoffTX, United States · Asheville, NC, United States
Cuts 70,000 jobs
Several VA clinics in Central Texas are restructuring staffing, including a 'small number' of layoffs framed as an efficiency move.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
TikTok is tightening its in-office expectations and requiring employees to log office attendance through a smartphone app. Employees who miss too many days may face follow-up from HR.
LayoffUnited States
Cuts 7,000 jobs
The IRS is laying off about 7,000 probationary employees across the country, with the layoffs beginning on the post date.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Southwest Airlines is reported to be cutting about 15% of its payroll, described as its first mass layoff, affecting thousands of employees.
LayoffCO, United States
Cuts 150 jobs
More than 150 Forest Service employees in Colorado are affected by a reduction in force.
LayoffMO, United States · UT, United States
Announces layoffs
Former employees of Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Missouri are raising concerns about recent job cuts at the site, which the article ties to a National Park Service staffing reduction.
Layoff
Cuts 1,900 jobs
Porsche announced plans to cut approximately 1,900 jobs while shifting toward electrification and digital development.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Blue Origin laid off an unspecified number of employees as it refocuses on rocket launch operations.
Layoff
Cuts 9,000 jobs
Chevron announced it will reduce its workforce by roughly 9,000 positions globally by 2026.
LayoffIndonesia
Announces layoffs
Indonesian aquaculture tech company EFishery let go of about 90% of its staff amid financial and expansion problems.
Layoff
Cuts 450 jobs
Redfin announced it was laying off 450 employees shortly after its listings partnership with Zillow was revealed, citing alignment of staffing with growth areas.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Zepz, parent of WorldRemit and Sendwave, is cutting 20% of its global team across departments.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Air Wisconsin is cutting jobs after ending its partnership with American Airlines.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
Dell ended its hybrid work policy and told employees to return to the office five days a week.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Dine Brands, parent of IHOP and Applebee's, announced corporate layoffs as part of a leaner organizational model. Restaurant operations are said to be unaffected.
LayoffLiverpool, United Kingdom
Announces layoffs
The University of Liverpool plans to reduce its workforce by 5% to address a 50 million pound deficit.
LayoffReading, United Kingdom
Announces layoffs
The University of Reading announced plans to cut jobs, citing a 7 million pound shortfall.
LayoffBelfast, United Kingdom
Announces layoffs
Queen's University Belfast offered voluntary redundancy to academic and administrative staff to address a financial deficit.
Layoff
Cuts 400 jobs
The FAA cut about 400 employees in administration, logistics and grounds maintenance roles, not air traffic controllers or inspectors.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
The SEC required its unionized employees to return to the office full-time, while non-union staff had already returned five days a week.
Layoff
Cuts 1,750 jobs
Workday reduced its workforce by 8.5 percent to redirect resources to AI platform development.
What counts, how jobs are counted, and the as-of date
Every published Layoffs Tracker announcement dated in February 2025: layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates. Each row is one announcement by one company, dated the day the company or a filing first made it public, not the day the cuts take effect. Months follow UTC dates.
Jobs affected is counted only when a source states a number. We never estimate one, so every total on this page is a floor: announcements without a stated number are left out of the sum, not counted as zero.
Figures are as of November 2, 2026, and the newest change to a February 2025 announcement was on October 2, 2026. Announcements verified later can still be added to this month.
An edition needs at least 5 published announcements before it is listed for search engines.
Every row, all months, is in the CSV and JSON downloads. Filter on the announcement date to rebuild this report. The tracker methodology covers sources and how to cite.
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Every published announcement, all years, one row per event. Column names are stable, and jobs affected are blank where no source states a number.
Jobs affected are counted only when a source states a number; “Not stated” means none was disclosed. Methodology, sources and how to cite
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