Layoffs by sector
48 employers among software, internet, telecom, publishing, film and broadcasting companies announced 73 layoffs, closures or return-to-office mandates in 2026 so far, affecting at least 45,022 jobs where a source gives a number. That is 13% of all jobs affected in announcements we tracked this year. Most recent: Cumulus Media, Nov 12, 2026, announces layoffs.
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LayoffSão Paulo, Brazil
Fortis Games shut down, with up to 440 jobs lost as staff said Las Vegas Sands ended funding. The closure affected teams across Brazil, California, the UK, Romania, and Portugal.
Our coverage: Up to 440 Jobs Lost as Fortis Games Shuts Down, With Staff Saying Las Vegas Sands Ended Funding
45,022
Tech jobs affected in 2026, from announcements that state a number13% of all jobs affected in 2026 announcements we tracked
Summed over the 50 of 73 announcements that state a number. Sector comes from each employer's industry code (NAICS).
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Cumulus Media is reported to be cutting staff in Albuquerque across on-air, production and back office teams, including market manager Jeff Berry.
Tech & media
Albuquerque, NM, US
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Upwork expanded its restructuring plan to reduce its total workforce by approximately 37%, including an earlier approximately 24% reduction. Execution is expected to be substantially complete in the first quarter of 2027.
Tech & media
US
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Fortis Games shut down, with up to 440 jobs lost as staff said Las Vegas Sands ended funding. The closure affected teams across Brazil, California, the UK, Romania, and Portugal.
Up to 440 Jobs Lost as Fortis Games Shuts Down, With Staff Saying Las Vegas Sands Ended FundingSource: 80.lv (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
São Paulo, Brazil
440 jobs
Axonius plans to cut 66 jobs globally, including 46 in Israel, as it reshapes engineering around AI-driven software development.
Tech & media
Israel
66 jobs
RNZ said it plans to cut the equivalent of 58 full-time jobs by the end of March 2027. The cuts would affect staff across the broadcaster.
58 RNZ Jobs on the Line After an NZ$11.8 Million Loss (About US$6.6 Million)Source: rnz.co.nz (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
Asia-Pacific
58 jobs
Tripwire Interactive announced a workforce reduction affecting 36 people across its studio. The company said it would support affected staff during the transition.
Tech & media
US
36 jobs
BT confirmed its workforce fell by 7,731, with most cuts at Openreach as fibre network construction slowed. The reductions were completed as part of a broader cost-cutting drive.
Tech & media
United Kingdom
7,731 jobs
ServiceNow confirmed a new round of global layoffs affecting employees in the UK, US and India. The company did not disclose how many jobs were cut.
Tech & media
UK
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SoundHound AI announced a restructuring that will reduce its current global workforce by approximately 27%. The cuts were announced on 2026-11-05 and are expected to be substantially complete by year-end.
Tech & media
US
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Canva announced a reorganization impacting 1,271 employees, including job losses, role changes and relocations. The changes affect staff globally, with Sydney becoming a main base for more product teams.
Tech & media
Sydney, Australia
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Disney is laying off between 100 and 200 workers in its Experiences division, with the bulk of cuts at Imagineering in Glendale. The article says affected roles also included workers in Orlando and on projects tied to Shanghai and Abu Dhabi.
Imagineers Among At Least 100 Disney Theme Park Workers Laid OffSource: latimes.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
Glendale, CA, US
200 jobs
Dropbox said it is cutting about 200 roles, about 9% of its global workforce, across Engineering, Product, Design and G&A teams. Most affected staff were told the announcement day was their last day.
Dropbox Lays Off About 9% of Its Staff as Its Technology Chief Steps DownSource: blog.dropbox.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
US
200 jobs
The E.W. Scripps Company completed 431 workforce reductions on Oct. 28, affecting stations in Detroit, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Denver, Phoenix, West Palm Beach, Kansas City and Cleveland.
Scripps Cuts 431 Jobs but Promises More Than 100 New OnesSource: sec.gov (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
Detroit, US
431 jobs
Scripps told employees it is eliminating 431 positions across the company through layoffs and buyout offers, mostly in traditional newscast production at its local TV stations.
Tech & media
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431 jobs
Microsoft opened a voluntary exit offer for employees in the U.S., Canada, India and the U.K. About 60,000 staff are eligible, according to a person familiar cited by CNBC. Eligible staff can opt to leave by early December and exit on Dec. 31.
60,000 Microsoft Workers Get a Voluntary Exit Offer Before a December DeadlineSource: blogs.microsoft.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
United States
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Electronic Arts said restructuring will eliminate about 400 positions worldwide, roughly 3% of its workforce, including about 50 at BioWare.
About 400 EA Workers Face Job Cuts Worldwide as BioWare Closes After More Than 30 YearsSource: ea.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
US
400 jobs
Electronic Arts said it is closing BioWare’s Edmonton studio and workspace, ending early development on the next Mass Effect game.
About 400 EA Workers Face Job Cuts Worldwide as BioWare Closes After More Than 30 YearsSource: ea.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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BBC confirmed the closure of BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in spring 2027.
BBC Will Close Two TV Channels and Put 100 More News Jobs on the Line in Its £500M Savings PushSource: bbc.co.uk (opens in new tab)
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WARN filing: 494 workers in Los Angeles and Los Gatos, California, filed Oct 16, 2026.
Tech & media
Los Angeles, CA, United States
494 jobs
WARN filing: 190 workers in San Francisco, California, filed Oct 15, 2026. Listed as Formagrid Inc. dba Airtable.
Tech & media
San Francisco, CA, United States
190 jobs
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. said 250 roles are affected by layoffs and unfilled vacancies. The company is based in Montreal and said it will give more detail later.
Lightspeed Workers Get No Breakdown Yet of Which Teams Lose Out in a 250-Role ReductionSource: betakit.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
Montreal, Canada
250 jobs
WARN filing: 342 workers in Schaumburg, Illinois, filed Oct 14, 2026. Listed as T-Mobile USA, Inc..
Tech & media
Schaumburg, IL, United States
342 jobs
HoneyBook said it is cutting about 35 jobs, roughly 14% of its 255-person workforce, as part of an AI-focused reorganization. Most affected workers are based in Israel.
What 30 to 35 Departing HoneyBook Workers Are Offered as the Company Reorganizes Around AISource: calcalistech.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
Israel
35 jobs
HubSpot said it is cutting about 7% of its workforce, nearly 660 employees, as it reorganizes product teams and reduces management layers. The company is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Nearly 660 HubSpot Workers Are Being Laid Off, With Severance of Up to 30 WeeksSource: hubspot.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
Cambridge, MA, US
660 jobs
Supermassive Games staff departures became public after more than 70 people, including developers, artists, QA and operations staff, left following the August consultation.
More Than 70 People Are Leaving Supermassive Games After a Consultation for Up to 75 RolesSource: kotaku.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
Guildford, UK
70 jobs
Disney began cutting around 300 jobs, mostly in human resources and technology, in its third layoff round of 2026. The cuts started on September 29 and affected corporate staff across several divisions.
Around 300 Disney Workers, Mostly in HR and Technology, Lose Their Jobs in a Third 2026 Layoff RoundSource: cnbc.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
US
300 jobs
WARN filing: 142 workers in Pleasanton, California, filed Sep 29, 2026. Listed as Workday Inc..
Tech & media
Pleasanton, CA, United States
142 jobs
Thinkific eliminated positions affecting 96 employees, about 30 percent of its workforce, as it refocuses on mid-market and enterprise customers and away from its small-business segment. The company expects about US$19 million in annualized savings.
96 Thinkific Workers Lose Their Jobs as the Course Platform Shifts Focus to Enterprise ClientsSource: investors.thinkific.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
Rest of world
96 jobs
WARN filing: 277 workers in Redmond, Washington, filed Sep 22, 2026.
Tech & media
Redmond, WA, United States
277 jobs
Xbox announced a September restructuring cutting 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and XGS management and central functions.
Xbox Staff Face Reported Layoff Waves in October, November and JanuarySource: news.xbox.com (opens in new tab)
Tech & media
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268 jobs
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