The global technology sector has entered one of its toughest phases yet, with major corporations announcing sweeping job cuts throughout 2025. According to data from Layoffs.fyi, 218 companies have trimmed their workforce this year, leaving 112,732 employees jobless amid rising automation, economic slowdown and restructuring drives.
Amazon, Intel and TCS headline the list of global layoffs, each undertaking significant cuts to streamline operations and redirect focus toward artificial intelligence and cloud innovation.
Amazon alone is axing up to 30,000 corporate positions, roughly 4% of its workforce, across departments such as HR, operations, AWS and devices. Senior VP Beth Galetti said the company aims to operate “like the world’s largest startup,” while cutting costs to fund its growing AI and cloud businesses.
At Intel, about 24,000 jobs, 22% of its global headcount, will be eliminated as part of a major restructuring effort. Meanwhile, TCS has reduced its workforce by 12,000 in the September quarter, with its overall headcount dropping by 20,000, marking one of its steepest declines to date.
Microsoft also shed workers in smaller rounds tied to performance reviews, while Salesforce slashed 4,000 customer support roles, with CEO Marc Benioff noting that “AI now handles about half of all customer conversations,” allowing the company to operate more efficiently.
The cost-cutting wave has swept through several leading players, including Google, Meta, Oracle and Cisco, as they pivot toward next-generation technologies. Google has carried out multiple rounds of layoffs throughout 2025, removing hundreds of roles in its cloud, Android and Chrome teams while funnelling more resources into AI research.
Meta Platforms laid off 600 employees from its AI division, with Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang stating that “fewer conversations will be required to make a decision, and each person will be more load-bearing.” Cisco announced a 5% workforce reduction, about 4,250 jobs, as it transitions from hardware to software-driven services focused on cybersecurity and AI networking.
Traditional firms have not been spared either. UPS initiated a staggering 48,000 layoffs, the largest of 2025, as it restructured its logistics operations and automated over 400 facilities. Ford is cutting between 8,000 and 13,000 positions while reorganising its electric vehicle operations.
PwC confirmed 5,600 global job cuts as it integrates AI into its consulting and tax divisions, and Paramount Global reduced 2,000 roles, equivalent to 3.5% of its workforce, to recover from streaming losses and falling ad revenues.
The layoffs reflect a wider transformation across the tech and corporate landscape, driven by automation, cloud computing and AI integration. While the short-term impact has been severe for employees, analysts believe these changes mark the next phase of digital evolution, with firms reallocating capital toward innovation and sustainable growth.
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With over 112,000 tech jobs lost globally in 2025, the industry is witnessing a defining shift from manpower-heavy models to AI-powered efficiency. As companies adapt to a fast-changing digital economy, the balance between innovation and employment stability remains a key challenge for global technology leaders.
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Published on: Nov 3, 2025, 1:19 PM IST
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