Layoffs Tracker archive
Every layoff, store closure, and return-to-office announcement tracked in 2025, by month, with jobs affected where a source states it. Sources are linked from our coverage where available.
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
2025 at a glance
Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 144 of 212 announcements that state a number.
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LayoffTX, United States
Several VA clinics in Central Texas are restructuring staffing, including a 'small number' of layoffs framed as an efficiency move.
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Reported jobs by month against 2024, and the mix of announcements
Jobs affected by month
359,007reported in 2025
209,025 in 2024
| Month | 2025 jobs reported | 2025 announcements | 2024 jobs reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8,178 | 19 | 6,800 |
| February | 95,730 | 24 | 10,702 |
| March | 7,965 | 13 | 3,320 |
| April | 40,778 | 14 | 8,351 |
| May | 13,969 | 15 | 1,716 |
| June | 10,022 | 23 | 9,800 |
| July | 28,857 | 21 | 17,388 |
| August | 1,794 | 15 | 32,502 |
| September | 54,991 | 27 | 23,829 |
| October | 61,372 | 28 | 4,305 |
| November | 16,585 | 9 | 5,200 |
| December | 18,766 | 4 | 85,112 |
| Type | Announcements | Share | Jobs reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layoffs | 191 | 90% | 358,890 |
| Store closures | 6 | 3% | 117 |
| Return-to-office mandates | 15 | 7% | 0 |
Jobs are counted only where a source states a number, so months with large unquantified cuts read low. Every value is in the data download below.
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212 announcements
4 announcements · 18,766 jobs reported
LayoffPoland
Cuts 166 jobs
Agora Capital Group announced restructuring that will eliminate up to 166 jobs across several subsidiaries, citing an ineffective digital model.
LayoffDarmstadt, Germany · Langen, Germany
Announces layoffs
BorgWarner intends to cut nearly half its workforce at its Darmstadt and Langen facilities by January 2026.
Layoff
Cuts 7,600 jobs
ZF Friedrichshafen cut 7,600 jobs in its electric powertrain division.
LayoffGelsenkirchen, Germany · Isbergues, France
Cuts 11,000 jobs
ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe agreed with the IG Metall union to eliminate or outsource 11,000 jobs and cut production capacity through September 2030.
9 announcements · 16,585 jobs reported
Layoff
Cuts 13,000 jobs
Verizon told staff via an internal memo that it would lay off more than 13,000 non-union employees, about 20% of its non-union management workforce, citing cost structure limits. The company also set up a $20 million reskilling and career transition fund.
LayoffSunnyvale, CA, United States
Cuts 2,800 jobs
Synopsys disclosed in an SEC filing a restructuring that eliminates about 10% of its workforce, roughly 2,800 positions, mostly in fiscal 2026 following the Ansys acquisition.
Store closure
Closes 150 stores
Carter's announced 150 store closures over three years, citing tariff costs.
Layoff
Cuts 300 jobs
Carter's announced 300 job cuts over three years, citing tariff costs.
LayoffDenver, CO, United States
Cuts 135 jobs
The Salvation Army will lay off 135 Denver shelter employees by year's end after ending its city contracts to run three shelters, per a WARN notice.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
HP said in a November earnings report that it plans to eliminate roles through the end of 2028, expecting about $1 billion in savings.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
IBM announced it would reduce its workforce by a single-digit percentage in Q4 2025 while shifting headcount toward AI and quantum computing.
Layoff
Cuts 200 jobs
McKinsey laid off about 200 people in its technology and professional support functions in November 2025, as reported by Quartz citing Bloomberg. The firm cited AI-driven efficiency.
Layoff
Cuts 150 jobs
Spirit eliminated 150 corporate and operational jobs as a cost-reduction measure during its bankruptcy.
28 announcements · 61,372 jobs reported
LayoffNashville, TN, United States
Cuts 108 jobs
NTT Data filed a WARN notice in Tennessee for 108 permanent layoffs at its Nashville Medical Center Drive office, effective by end of December 2025.
LayoffEdinburgh, United Kingdom · Dundee, United Kingdom · Lincoln, United Kingdom · Canada
Cuts 34 jobs
Rockstar Games dismissed 34 employees, 31 in the UK and three in Canada; the company cites misconduct while workers and the IWGB union say it was retaliation for organizing.
LayoffArgentina · Chile
Cuts 1,000 jobs
Paramount Skydance planned to cut about 1,000 corporate positions on October 29 as the first phase of post-merger restructuring aiming at $2 billion in annual savings.
LayoffBengaluru, India · Hyderabad, India · Chennai, India · NY, United States · CA, United States · NJ, United States · WA, United States · Seattle, WA, United States
Cuts 14,000 jobs
Amazon announced about 14,000 corporate layoffs worldwide, including an estimated 800 to 1,000 positions in India across finance, HR, marketing and technology.
LayoffDetroit, MI, United States
Cuts 200 jobs
GM laid off over 200 corporate employees, mainly engineers on its CAD team in Detroit, citing changing business conditions.
Layoff
Cuts 2,500 jobs
HPE announced roughly 2,500 job cuts, about 5% of staff, targeting $350 million in savings by fiscal 2027.
LayoffMinneapolis, MN, United States
Cuts 1,800 jobs
Target eliminated 1,800 corporate positions at its headquarters as part of a restructuring under incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke. About 1,000 were layoffs and 800 were vacant roles that will go unfilled.
LayoffRussia
Announces layoffs
Russian Railways is cutting management positions and freezing hiring, starting by eliminating vacancies, as freight volumes decline.
Layoff
Cuts 3,000 jobs
Amdocs planned to lay off about 3,000 employees to streamline operations.
Layoff
Cuts 1,400 jobs
Infineon announced workforce reductions of about 1,400 positions amid chip-industry overcapacity.
Layoff
Cuts 1,000 jobs
Mastercard confirmed plans to cut about 3% of its full-time global workforce to redeploy resources into growth areas.
Layoff
Cuts 1,300 jobs
Recruit Holdings, parent of Indeed and Glassdoor, cut about 1,300 employees in its HR Technology segment.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Warner Bros. Discovery planned layoffs amid streaming losses and declining cable revenue.
Store closureSydney, Australia
Announces store closures
Nike closed multiple stores in Sydney, eliminating hundreds of positions.
Layoff
Cuts 1,000 jobs
Over 1,000 CDC employees received reduction-in-force notices during the shutdown; some notices were later said to be sent in error.
Layoff
Cuts 2,000 jobs
Orsted announced it will cut 2,000 jobs over two years amid financial pressure on offshore wind projects.
Layoff
Cuts 465 jobs
Education Department employees received reduction-in-force notices during the shutdown; a federal judge later temporarily blocked such RIFs.
Layoff
Cuts 982 jobs
HHS, including the CDC, issued shutdown reduction-in-force notices, some erroneously, and a judge later temporarily blocked such RIFs.
Layoff
Cuts 442 jobs
HUD employees received shutdown reduction-in-force notices, later temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
Layoff
Cuts 1,446 jobs
Treasury, including the IRS, issued shutdown reduction-in-force notices, later temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
LayoffUnited Kingdom
Cuts 270 jobs
N Brown, owner of JD Williams and Simply Be, put 270 roles at risk and entered a consultation period.
LayoffHouston, TX, United States
Cuts 160 jobs
Houston ISD laid off uncertified teachers and additional staff amid declining enrollment and budget pressure.
LayoffLa Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States
Cuts 550 jobs
NASA's JPL began notifying 550 employees that their positions were being eliminated, as its director cited a leaner infrastructure.
LayoffJapan
Cuts 10,000 jobs
Panasonic is cutting over 10,000 employees as part of a restructuring toward core areas.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Chegg cut 45 percent of its workforce, citing AI competition.
LayoffMI, United States · OH, United States
Cuts 1,700 jobs
GM moved to lay off about 1,700 workers at manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio amid slowing EV demand.
Layoff
Cuts 16,000 jobs
Nestlé announced it would cut 16,000 jobs globally over two years as part of cost-cutting.
LayoffUnited States
Cuts 15 jobs
TikTok let go of roughly 15 employees on its label-facing music partnerships and programming teams, and further cuts were reported in early 2026 as it shifts focus to its SoundOn distribution arm.
27 announcements · 54,991 jobs reported
Layoff
Cuts 11,000 jobs
Accenture confirmed it cut 11,000 jobs over three months as part of an $865 million restructuring focused on AI, with more exits expected through November 2025.
LayoffOshawa, ON, Canada
Cuts 750 jobs
General Motors will eliminate the third shift at its Oshawa Assembly plant, affecting about 2,000 jobs including GM and supply chain workers.
Layoff
Cuts 13,000 jobs
Bosch cut 13,000 positions globally as it shifts from hardware toward software.
Store closureNorth America
Announces store closures
Starbucks plans to close hundreds of underperforming stores in North America, roughly 1% of its North American footprint.
Layoff
Cuts 900 jobs
Starbucks announced 900 layoffs, mainly in non-retail corporate and support roles, as part of a restructuring.
LayoffKamloops, Canada
Cuts 150 jobs
Thompson Rivers University is cutting over 150 jobs, about 10% of its workforce, after a 26% drop in international enrollment, as the first stage of a longer restructuring.
LayoffDillard, OR, United States
Cuts 107 jobs
Roseburg Forest Products permanently closed its Dillard, Oregon facility, displacing 107 workers. The Department of Labor later awarded a dislocated worker grant to support them.
Layoff
Cuts 4,000 jobs
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff confirmed the company cut 4,000 customer support jobs, attributing the reduction to AI.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Capital One confirmed plans to cut hundreds of positions as it integrates its acquisition of Discover Financial Services.
LayoffOrlando, FL, United States · Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States · Miami, FL, United States · Las Vegas, NV, United States · Atlanta, GA, United States · Chicago, IL, United States
Cuts 1,800 jobs
Spirit Airlines furloughed 1,800 flight attendants, about one-third of its cabin crew, as part of its second Chapter 11 restructuring.
Store closureBoston, MA, United States
Closes 1 store
T.J. Maxx filed a WARN notice to close its three-story Newbury Street store in Boston, with 117 employees set to be laid off in January 2026. TJX said all workers were offered positions at nearby stores.
LayoffCologne, Germany
Cuts 1,000 jobs
Ford announced it is cutting 1,000 jobs at its Cologne plant, moving to a single-shift schedule from January 2026 amid weak EV demand, with voluntary redundancy packages offered.
LayoffWinston-Salem, NC, United States
Cuts 350 jobs
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school district cut 350 educator positions through a reduction-in-force after a $46 million budget overspend.
LayoffAustralia
Cuts 145 jobs
Bendigo Bank cut 145 technology roles.
LayoffRedmond, WA, United States
Cuts 42 jobs
Microsoft cut 42 positions at its Redmond headquarters, its fifth consecutive month of layoffs.
LayoffAustralia
Cuts 400 jobs
National Australia Bank eliminated 400 positions in 2025.
LayoffMontebelluna, Italy
Cuts 750 jobs
Italian footwear company Geox plans to cut 15% of its global workforce, about 750 employees, as part of a restructuring led by a new CEO. Plans were first discussed with unions in a September meeting.
LayoffDenmark
Cuts 9,000 jobs
Novo Nordisk launched a restructuring in September 2025 to eliminate about 9,000 positions, around 5,000 of them in Denmark.
LayoffCanada
Cuts 100 jobs
Ericsson notified 100 technical employees in Canada of layoffs as part of a global restructuring, offering severance and career transition support.
LayoffPA, United States · Alameda, CA, United States
Cuts 130 jobs
Biotech company Exelixis laid off 130 employees, closing its Pennsylvania facility and halting operations at its Alameda headquarters.
Layoff
Cuts 50 jobs
Krutrim, an Ola AI company, laid off about 50 linguistics team members in its third round of cuts since June.
LayoffIndia
Announces layoffs
Mobile Premier League cut 60% of its jobs after an Indian government crackdown on real-money gaming.
Layoff
Cuts 500 jobs
Voice of America and its parent agency announced over 500 layoffs.
LayoffAustralia
Cuts 3,500 jobs
ANZ announced a restructure in September 2025 to cut about 3,500 jobs over 12 months, with 1,000 contractors also affected and about $560 million in pre-tax restructuring charges.
LayoffAustralia
Cuts 200 jobs
Bank of Queensland outsourced more than 200 jobs in early September.
Layoff
Cuts 3,000 jobs
ConocoPhillips announced plans to lay off up to a quarter of its workforce as part of a cost-cutting push, with most reductions expected before year-end 2025.
LayoffGermany
Cuts 4,000 jobs
Lufthansa Group said it would shed 4,000 jobs by 2030, mostly administrative roles in Germany, citing AI and digitalization.
15 announcements · 1,794 jobs reported
Layoff
Cuts 70 jobs
Kaltura cut about 70 employees, roughly 10%, targeting $8.5 million in cost reductions.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Peloton began its sixth round of layoffs, cutting 6% of staff.
Layoff
Cuts 30 jobs
Windsurf, the AI coding startup acquired by Cognition, laid off 30 employees and offered buyouts to the remaining 200.
Layoff
Cuts 100 jobs
Amazon-owned podcast division Wondery cut 100 positions in a restructuring that split operations between Audible and a creator services unit.
Layoff
Cuts 200 jobs
Yotpo eliminated 200 jobs, 34% of its global workforce, as it phased out its email and SMS marketing lines.
Layoff
Cuts 110 jobs
Amazon is laying off 110 employees at Wondery and restructuring the unit into Audible and a new Creator Services group; Wondery CEO Jen Sargent is stepping down.
LayoffRedmond, WA, United States
Cuts 40 jobs
Microsoft laid off another 40 employees at its Redmond, Washington headquarters. The article says this brings its Washington state job losses to 3,160 since May.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
London-based insurance broker Price Forbes eliminated multiple back-office positions as part of a restructuring led by parent Ardonagh Group. Frontline client services were not affected.
LayoffWA, United States
Announces layoffs
Washington's Health Care Authority is preparing layoffs amid a funding shortfall, as confirmed by its interim director in an internal staff message. No formal layoff notices had been issued yet.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
AT&T requires employees to be in the office five days a week, and its CEO told staff who disagree they may seek other jobs.
Layoff
Cuts 150 jobs
Atlassian cut 150 customer support roles worldwide, a bit over 1% of its workforce, and denied AI was the cause.
LayoffME, United States
Announces layoffs
Central Maine Healthcare alerted staff to planned workforce reductions to streamline operations; figures were not disclosed.
LayoffMI, United States
Cuts 94 jobs
MSU Extension will lay off 94 staff this fall after losing over $10 million in federal SNAP-Ed funding.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Moderna announced a 10% workforce reduction, taking headcount below 5,000 by end of 2025, as part of a $1.5 billion cost-savings target by 2027.
Layoff
Cuts 1,000 jobs
Scale AI laid off over 1,000 contract workers by email in August without an official statement.
21 announcements · 28,857 jobs reported
LayoffEvanston, IL, United States
Cuts 425 jobs
Northwestern is eliminating 425 positions after a $790 million federal funding freeze, about half of them vacant, mainly in Arts & Sciences and Engineering.
Layoff
Cuts 23 jobs
Ziff Davis laid off 23 unionized editorial workers, 19 of them at CNET, representing 15% of its union staff.
LayoffAustralia
Cuts 45 jobs
CBA cut 45 call center jobs after rolling out an AI customer service chatbot.
Layoff
Cuts 100 jobs
Krutrim laid off over 100 employees citing internal restructuring after aggressive early hiring.
LayoffUnited Kingdom
Cuts 550 jobs
The National Trust is laying off 550 staff, mostly kitchen and back-of-house, to save about GBP 26M annually.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
CDW confirmed its fourth round of job cuts in two years as it realigns operations; the number of roles affected was not disclosed.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Consensys is laying off 7% of its global workforce across product, operations and go-to-market teams, citing regulatory uncertainty.
LayoffNSW, Australia
Cuts 950 jobs
Transport for NSW is eliminating 950 staff roles and 300 executive positions to save $600M, centralizing back-office services.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
AWS confirmed it is carrying out new layoffs but declined to disclose the number of roles or teams affected.
LayoffBolingbrook, IL, United States
Cuts 180 jobs
LSC Communications Transport filed a WARN notice to eliminate 180 positions at its Bolingbrook, Illinois facility, with layoffs set for September 5.
LayoffIndia
Cuts 400 jobs
Wells Fargo cut nearly 400 engineering and administrative employees in India over two months as part of a consolidation that will close its Chennai office by 2027.
LayoffChicago, IL, United States
Cuts 1,450 jobs
Chicago Public Schools eliminated more than 1,450 positions, including teachers, paraprofessionals and special education assistants, citing a $734 million budget deficit.
Layoff
Cuts 1,350 jobs
The State Department issued reduction-in-force notices on July 11 to 1,350 employees, about 15% of its workforce, and is finalizing the separation of Foreign Service officers on December 5 despite a spending-bill provision lawmakers say should have halted RIFs.
Layoff
Cuts 2,000 jobs
NASA announced plans to cut more than 2,000 senior positions, attributed to federal budget reductions.
LayoffPhiladelphia, PA, United States
Cuts 14 jobs
After its acquisition by Gilead, Tmunity Therapeutics closed its Center City Philadelphia office and its remaining 14 employees left at the end of June as work was consolidated into Kite Pharma.
Layoff
Cuts 9,000 jobs
Microsoft laid off roughly 9,000 employees in July across cloud, gaming and product teams.
LayoffSuperior, WI, United States
Cuts 25 jobs
CHS is shutting its grain terminal in Superior, cutting 25 jobs.
LayoffWI, United States
Cuts 37 jobs
Krueger's True Value Hardware is closing after a failed sale, affecting 37 employees.
LayoffWautoma, WI, United States
Cuts 56 jobs
StoneRidge Piggly Wiggly in Wautoma will let go of 56 employees after being purchased.
LayoffIndia · Mumbai, India
Cuts 12,200 jobs
TCS announced it will cut 12,200 jobs, mostly middle and senior management, about 2% of its workforce.
LayoffWI, United States
Cuts 52 jobs
TouchPoint Services will cut 52 jobs following the sale of Alexian Village senior living community.
23 announcements · 10,022 jobs reported
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Bumble announced a workforce reduction of about 30%, refocusing on its core app and profitability.
LayoffSummit, NJ, United States
Cuts 69 jobs
Kenvue is cutting 69 positions at its Summit, New Jersey headquarters, with the reductions occurring between October and December 2025.
LayoffSunderland, United Kingdom
Announces layoffs
Nissan announced voluntary job cuts at its UK Sunderland plant, without disclosing how many roles are affected.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
Ford told salaried employees they must work in the office four days a week, with the policy starting September 1.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
UK recruiter SThree reduced its workforce by about 10% since November, citing a global hiring slowdown, while leaning more on AI tools.
LayoffCamarillo, CA, United States
Cuts 13 jobs
CSU Channel Islands is laying off 13 employees as part of a plan to close a roughly $14 million budget shortfall driven by declining enrollment.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Degreed cut 40% of roles.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Duolingo cut 10% of its contract translators.
Layoff
Cuts 1,000 jobs
Hasbro is cutting about 3% of its global workforce, around 1,000 employees, to reduce costs.
LayoffMethuen, MA, United States
Cuts 42 jobs
Methuen schools issued layoff notices to 42 staff, including teachers and medical assistants, due to budget pressures.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
BT's CEO said the company plans to reduce its workforce by 40,000 to 55,000 by 2030 and that AI could make cuts deeper.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Paramount is cutting 3.5% of its US workforce, per an internal memo from its co-CEOs, with possible international impact.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Bend Studio, a Sony Interactive Entertainment studio, laid off roughly 30% of its staff.
LayoffLondon, ON, Canada
Cuts 50 jobs
About 50 salaried employees at the London, Ontario armored vehicle plant were let go amid delayed Canadian government orders.
LayoffMexico
Announces layoffs
Pemex plans to reduce its workforce as part of a restructuring to cut costs and reduce debt.
LayoffTacoma, WA, United States
Announces layoffs
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health announced upcoming layoffs affecting Tacoma and other areas as part of a financial restructuring.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Winnebago Industries said it plans job cuts, blaming higher costs from tariffs on steel and aluminum.
LayoffCambridge, United Kingdom
Cuts 500 jobs
Addenbrooke's Hospital, run by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, faces cuts to about 500 non-clinical support roles to bring support costs back to 2022 levels.
LayoffQC, Canada
Cuts 1,000 jobs
Quebec lumber company Remabec said it is cutting over 1,000 jobs, which it attributes to U.S. tariffs on softwood lumber.
LayoffReno, NV, United States
Cuts 325 jobs
Amazon filed a WARN notice to close its Reno fulfillment center, with operations winding down on August 2, 2025. About 325 workers remain, and over 100 have taken transfers.
Store closureCO, United States · Portland, OR, United States
Closes 60 stores
Higher Ground Education, parent of the Guidepost Montessori chain, filed for bankruptcy in 2025 and shut about 60 of its roughly 150 schools after heavy losses.
Layoff
Cuts 7,000 jobs
Procter & Gamble said it would cut up to 7,000 jobs over two years, citing restructuring and tariff pressures.
LayoffLos Angeles, CA, United States
Cuts 23 jobs
UCLA Extension laid off 23 employees in June, mainly in enrollment marketing and learning design, citing anticipated federal budget cuts.
15 announcements · 13,969 jobs reported
LayoffMidland, TX, United States
Cuts 800 jobs
Chevron plans to cut nearly 800 jobs at its Midland, Texas campus serving the Permian Basin, as disclosed in a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
RBC announced that employees must work in the office four days per week.
LayoffPleasanton, CA, United States
Announces layoffs
The Pleasanton school district is parting ways with more than a dozen employees as part of a $5 million budget cut driven by falling enrollment and the end of pandemic relief funds.
LayoffOconomowoc, WI, United States
Cuts 56 jobs
Silgan Containers is closing its Oconomowoc, Wisconsin plant, affecting 56 workers, with limited production continuing until August. Production will shift to other southeast Wisconsin facilities.
Layoff
Cuts 2,000 jobs
TD Bank announced it will lay off about 2% of its workforce as part of a digital and AI restructuring aimed at saving roughly C$650 million annually.
LayoffPrairie du Chien, WI, United States
Cuts 44 jobs
Truvant North America is closing its Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin facility, leaving 44 of 74 employees without jobs while 30 were offered transfers.
Layoff
Cuts 3,000 jobs
Volvo Cars plans to cut about 15% of its global office-based workforce, around 3,000 jobs, to improve cash flow amid slowing EV demand.
Return to officeUnited Kingdom
Return-to-office mandate
HSBC is tying UK retail staff bonuses to office attendance, enforcing a hybrid policy of three days a week in the office.
Layoff
Cuts 1,500 jobs
Walmart announced a restructuring that eliminates 1,500 corporate roles while investing in automation and AI.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
EA is requiring staff to return to physical offices at least three days a week, with a transition period of at least three months per location and gradual phase-out of 'Offsite Local' remote roles.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
BlackRock ended remote work privileges for its senior staff, who are now expected to work from the office daily.
Layoff
Cuts 298 jobs
Spark Therapeutics cut 298 employees as part of a reorganization planned earlier in the year.
LayoffCT, United States
Cuts 131 jobs
New Haven biotech Arvinas disclosed a plan to cut 131 positions, with the majority affecting Connecticut employees.
LayoffVA, United States
Cuts 140 jobs
Coronado Coal laid off 140 workers in Buchanan County, Virginia, shortly after a large investment tied to job creation and local tax incentives.
Layoff
Cuts 6,000 jobs
Microsoft laid off about 6,000 workers in May 2025 as the first of two 2025 rounds described in the article.
14 announcements · 40,778 jobs reported
Layoff
Cuts 20,000 jobs
UPS is cutting about 20,000 jobs, tied to reduced Amazon volume, roughly 3% of its workforce.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Meta made layoffs within Reality Labs, targeting Oculus Studios, including the Supernatural team, saying the changes help studios work more efficiently.
LayoffPA, United States
Announces layoffs
Crozer Health announced the closure of several of its hospitals in Pennsylvania, resulting in a large wave of healthcare layoffs.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
Google told remote workers in certain teams, including Technical Services and People Operations, to work in the office at least three days a week or take a voluntary exit.
LayoffIsrael · OR, United States · Costa Rica · CA, United States
Announces layoffs
Intel cut over 5,000 jobs across four U.S. states under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, with reports of layoffs at Israeli branches too.
Layoff
Cuts 7,000 jobs
DOGE's plan to cut 7,000 jobs from the Social Security Administration is the subject of the piece, which focuses on potential impact in Pennsylvania.
LayoffLos Angeles, CA, United States
Cuts 1,650 jobs
Mayor Karen Bass proposed a 2025-26 city budget that includes laying off 1,650 city workers to address a deficit near $1 billion, while adding Fire Department jobs.
LayoffPA, United States
Cuts 146 jobs
Mack Trucks is cutting 146 workers in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, citing weaker demand for its trucks.
Layoff
Cuts 280 jobs
The EPA began a reduction in force affecting employees in environmental justice and DEI roles, issuing termination notices to 280 staff while reassigning another 175.
LayoffCedar Rapids, IA, United States
Cuts 32 jobs
BHFO, Inc, an online designer discount retailer, issued layoff notices to 32 employees in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, per the Iowa WARN list.
Layoff
Cuts 1,500 jobs
The CFPB announced cuts affecting about 1,500 positions as part of federal workforce reductions.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
Walmart-owned Flipkart announced that all employees must work from the office five days a week, ending remote work, with limited exceptions and some annual work-from-home days.
LayoffMN, United States
Cuts 170 jobs
The Minnesota Department of Health prepared to cut 170 jobs after a roughly $220 million federal grant reduction. A federal court temporary restraining order paused the cuts until May.
Layoff
Cuts 10,000 jobs
HHS issued reduction-in-force notices to about 10,000 employees as part of a plan to cut roughly 20,000 positions, alongside about 10,000 voluntary separations.
13 announcements · 7,965 jobs reported
Layoff
Cuts 2,000 jobs
Morgan Stanley is planning its first significant reduction in force under Ted Pick, trimming investment banking jobs while sparing wealth management advisors.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
The administration began layoffs at VOA, emailing contractors that they would be jobless by month-end and placing full-time staff on administrative leave.
LayoffGeneva, Switzerland
Cuts 200 jobs
IOM is cutting about 20% of its Geneva headquarters staff following US foreign aid reductions.
LayoffPoway, CA, United States
Cuts 100 jobs
The district's school board unanimously voted to cut up to 100 mostly non-teaching positions to address a $10 million budget deficit.
Return to officeOH, United States
Return-to-office mandate
Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order requiring state employees to return to the office full-time, with a full return targeted for March 17.
LayoffWashington, DC, United States
Cuts 1,315 jobs
The Department of Education announced a reduction in force, sending termination notices to 1,315 employees as part of a plan to halve its workforce. Affected employees were told to work from home until March 21.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Sesame Workshop announced layoffs amid federal funding cuts and uncertain distribution. No numbers are given.
Layoff
Cuts 1,350 jobs
Autodesk announced it is cutting 1,350 jobs, about 9% of its global workforce, as it shifts toward AI and cloud services. Sales and marketing are expected to be hit hardest.
Return to officeSan Francisco, CA, United States
Return-to-office mandate
Mayor Daniel Lurie is pushing city workers to return to offices by April 28. About 70% of city workers are currently back in the office.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Goldman Sachs moved up its annual job cuts, targeting a share of its staff.
LayoffAZ, United States
Cuts 2,000 jobs
Microchip Technology is cutting about 9% of its workforce as part of a restructuring driven by weak automotive demand. Its Arizona chip operations are also closing early in May.
Layoff
Cuts 1,000 jobs
Ola Electric is cutting over 1,000 roles across procurement, fulfillment, customer relations, charging infrastructure, sales, service and warehouse as it restructures to improve margins.
Return to officeSacramento, CA, United States · CA, United States
Return-to-office mandate
Gov. Newsom ordered state agencies to require at least four in-office days per week for state workers; after union deals the start was delayed to July 1, 2026.
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.
19 announcements · 8,178 jobs reported
LayoffFL, United States
Cuts 234 jobs
Legoland Florida announced it is laying off 234 employees, mostly performers.
Layoff
Cuts 400 jobs
Tesco announced it will cut 400 jobs, mainly support roles, as part of a streamlining effort.
Layoff
Cuts 225 jobs
Albertsons is cutting 225 administrative positions in its Safeway division.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Kohl's announced layoffs affecting employees in various departments as part of a plan to stabilize finances.
Layoff
Cuts 114 jobs
Cleveland Clinic announced it will lay off 114 employees, citing financial challenges.
Layoff
Cuts 185 jobs
Ubisoft confirmed 185 layoffs as part of a restructuring that includes closing studios, including the former DJ Hero studio.
LayoffSwitzerland
Announces layoffs
UBS is cutting jobs in Switzerland as it integrates Credit Suisse.
LayoffUnited States
Cuts 70 jobs
Chanel is cutting 70 employees in the United States as luxury demand softens.
LayoffGrinnell, IA, United States
Cuts 300 jobs
Grinnell Window Plant, an Iowa window manufacturer, plans to lay off nearly 300 workers because of weaker demand, with severance and placement help promised.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
Iowa-based agricultural co-operative Landus is laying off part of its workforce amid economic uncertainty and offering transition support to affected employees.
Layoff
Cuts 300 jobs
Stripe announced it is laying off about 300 employees, concentrated in product, engineering and operations roles.
Layoff
Cuts 40 jobs
Mesa Public Schools is considering eliminating 40 more teaching and support positions because of declining enrollment, after an earlier cut of 70 positions.
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
President Trump signed an executive order ending remote work for federal employees.
Layoff
Cuts 80 jobs
Wensleydale Creamery plans to cut 80 cheese-packing jobs citing rising costs and shifting demand, and is seeking a buyer that could save the roles.
Layoff
Cuts 3,600 jobs
Meta cut 3,600 positions early in the year, aimed at what its CEO called low performers.
LayoffEmmenbrücke, Switzerland
Cuts 130 jobs
Swiss Steel announced a job cut affecting 130 positions in Emmenbrücke as part of efficiency measures.
LayoffSouth Africa
Cuts 2,500 jobs
ArcelorMittal South Africa plans to close its Longs Steel business, which could eliminate as many as 2,500 jobs.
Layoff
Announces layoffs
SolarEdge under new CEO Tamer Fadl announced another round of layoffs, described as the fourth in under six months; no numbers were given.
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Closes 27 stores
Kohl's closed 27 underperforming stores across 15 states, all shut by April 2025, and also closed its San Bernardino e-commerce fulfillment center in May 2025. Affected associates were offered severance or transfers.
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