Outlook Business Desk
In 2025, over 218 tech firms worldwide cut nearly 1.12 lakh jobs, according to Layoffs.fyi. From big players to startups, layoffs surged as automation, artificial intelligence, and a slowing global economy reshaped the technology workforce.
Amazon has begun one of its biggest job reductions ever, slashing nearly 14,000 corporate roles or 4% of its workforce. CEO Andy Jassy said the layoffs, affecting HR, cloud, and operations, reflect Amazon’s renewed focus on AI investments and a leaner management structure after pandemic overexpansion.
Intel is cutting around 24,000 jobs globally, accounting for nearly 22% of its workforce, as part of a major restructuring plan. The layoffs will mostly affect its facilities in the United States, Germany, and Poland, driven by falling PC demand and rising competition from Nvidia and AMD.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest technology firm, has laid off nearly 20,000 employees in its biggest job reduction to date. The company blamed automation, artificial intelligence adoption, and skill mismatches, mainly affecting mid and senior-level positions, bringing its overall workforce to the lowest since 2022.
Accenture, one of the world’s largest consulting and IT firms, is cutting thousands of jobs globally as it pivots to artificial intelligence and automation. CEO Julie Sweet said many roles couldn’t be reskilled, reducing the company’s headcount from 7.91 lakh to 7.79 lakh.
Tech giant Microsoft has cut about 9,000 jobs, or under 4% of its workforce, across multiple departments. The company said the layoffs aim to redirect spending toward artificial intelligence and cloud expansion, following performance-based cuts carried out earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Salesforce cut 4,000 customer support roles amid a shift to AI chat systems, while Cisco laid off 4,250 employees to focus on software and subscriptions. Both companies said the restructuring will improve efficiency and drive long-term AI and cybersecurity growth.
On the other hand, Google carried out several layoffs in 2025, impacting hundreds across its US teams. Roles in cloud, design, and device divisions were affected as the company redirected focus from mature products to artificial intelligence research and development.
Meta, the parent of Facebook, laid off 600 employees from its artificial intelligence department on October 23. Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang said affected staff can apply for other roles as the company continues hiring for AI-driven positions to strengthen innovation and efficiency.