Outlook Business Desk
Major tech giants continued cut jobs in 2025, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta. These layoffs are driven by efforts to streamline operations, focus on AI and boost productivity.
In 2025, Google fired hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices division, including teams from Android, Pixel and Chrome. This move is part of its effort to improve operational efficiency and prioritise AI projects.
Microsoft has also reduced its workforce thsi year, primarily targeting middle-management roles to boost efficiency. The company is focused on streamlining operations and ensuring a higher engineer-to-manager ratio.
Meta’s recent layoffs affected 3,600 employees, which makes nearly 5% of its workforce. CEO Mark Zuckerberg cited raising performance standards and cutting low performers as key reasons behind this move.
Amazon eliminated around 27,000 positions in the past three years. Recent layoffs have targeted communications and sustainability teams, reflecting the company’s ongoing restructuring efforts.
Salesforce is cutting over 1,000 jobs amid a shift towards AI-driven product development. The company is also giving affected employees the opportunity to apply for other internal role within the organization.
Intel is reducing its workforce in 2025 as part of a strategy to focus on emerging tech areas, such as semiconductor development. The layoffs are part of the company’s broader operational restructuring.
In 2025, Canva laid off 10-12 technical writers. This followed a push for employees to adopt generative AI tools. The layoffs are part of the company’s changes to keep up with new technology trends.