All layoff events · 1,202 total

Tenet Healthcare's revenue cycle subsidiary, Conifer Health Solutions, is laying off more than 1,000 employees. The reduction follows the early termination of a long-term outsourcing contract with CommonSpirit Health.

The British Broadcasting Corporation is preparing for a major workforce reduction of up to 2,000 roles as part of a plan to save £500 million by 2028. The cuts are expected to primarily affect the broadcaster's news operations.

The Trade Desk is reducing its global workforce by 15%, affecting approximately 585 employees. CEO Jeff Green stated the move is intended to increase agility and focus following a period of sluggish revenue growth.

Unionized video game developers organized rallies across nine cities in response to over 3,200 layoffs at Xbox studios. The protests were led by the CWA union following the workforce reduction announcement.

Annapurna, the indie media company founded by Megan Ellison, has laid off approximately 30 employees, representing over 15% of its workforce. The company stated the reduction reflects a realignment to meet shifting market conditions.

French food caterer Sodexo announced plans to cut more than 1,000 jobs in France. The announcement was made on Wednesday as part of the company's restructuring efforts.

Tyson Foods is closing multiple plants and laying off more than 3,200 workers. The reduction is attributed to a historic drop in the size of the U.S. cattle herd to a nearly 75-year low.

Microsoft announced the elimination of 4,800 jobs, including 3,200 positions within its Xbox division. The layoffs significantly impact employees at Microsoft-owned ZeniMax in Hunt Valley, Maryland, with many workers' final day set for September 6, 2026.

A Teamsters union complaint alleges Amazon and 13 of its delivery subcontractors violated the WARN Act by failing to provide required notice for the layoffs of over 1,300 drivers in New York City between 2023 and 2025.

Meta laid off approximately 3,382 employees across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties during the first half of 2026. The job cuts were identified through an analysis of California WARN notices filed during that period.

Crypto exchange Luno is reducing its global workforce by approximately 20% as it shifts focus toward institutional clients and B2B services. CEO James Lanigan cited investments in automation and operational improvements as the primary drivers for the reduction.

Pottstown Hospital announced it will lay off 160 employees, representing approximately 22 percent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan to fund hospital expansions and improvements.

Digital asset trading platform Uphold reduced its global headcount by 17%, affecting 85 employees and contractors. The move is part of a strategic pivot toward its enterprise business amid a slowdown in retail crypto trading.

Patreon is reducing its workforce by 20%, affecting 93 employees. CEO Jack Conte stated the company is adjusting its cost structure and flattening its organizational chart to respond to market changes.

Monday.com announced a 20% reduction of its global workforce, affecting approximately 620 employees. The company is restructuring to focus on an AI-driven growth strategy and a flatter organizational model.

Intel has announced a new round of layoffs targeting its Data Center group, which is responsible for server CPUs, AI chips, and data center architecture. The company described the cuts as part of a strategy to become more focused and efficient, though the specific number of impacted roles was not disclosed.

Goodyear approved a plan to permanently close its manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina, as part of a rationalization effort to reduce production capacity and costs in the Americas. The closure is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

Verizon Communications is laying off 3,000 workers as part of a broader restructuring plan that includes reducing the number of company-owned retail stores.

Chicago Public Schools announced plans to lay off 760 teachers, 801 teacher aides, and 162 central office and citywide staff to help close a $732 million budget deficit. The district also plans to implement a five-day furlough for staff and a midyear spending freeze.

Lyft announced a 17% workforce reduction affecting 982 employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company also furloughed 288 workers and implemented pay cuts for remaining staff.

Microsoft is reducing its workforce by 4,800 employees as part of a major reset of its gaming division. The restructuring includes a reduction of 3,200 jobs specifically within the Xbox unit through a combination of layoffs and studio spin-offs.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees, representing 16% of the company's workforce. The decision follows the collapse of a $400 million partnership with AI firm Perplexity and aims to reduce annual costs by $500 million.

General Motors has reportedly laid off more than 1,000 workers at a Detroit manufacturing facility. The reduction occurs alongside the implementation of 50 new robots at the plant, raising concerns about the impact of automation on human employment.

Xbox is cutting 3,200 positions as part of a significant restructure, with 1,600 layoffs taking effect immediately. The move follows a period of stagnation in Game Pass growth and a hardware crisis in the industry.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff confirmed the company has cut 4,000 customer support roles. The reduction is attributed to the implementation of artificial intelligence helping to reduce the need for human staff.

Lucid Group Inc. announced it will cut approximately 18% of its workforce, affecting more than 1,400 employees. The reduction includes full-time staff, contractors, and manufacturing workers, specifically eliminating the second shift at its AMP-1 factory in Arizona.

Website builder Wix has laid off 20 percent of its staff, amounting to 1,000 employees. The reduction is reportedly driven by the company's shift toward AI.

BF Goodrich is closing its tire manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The closure is expected to take place over two years, resulting in the elimination of 1,200 positions.

Crypto custody and infrastructure firm BitGo is reducing its staff by nearly 15% as it pivots to focus on stablecoins and AI-powered infrastructure. CEO Mike Belshe described the layoffs as a one-time move following the company's IPO earlier in the year.

The Minnesota Star Tribune has eliminated 24 union positions, primarily affecting the newsroom. Following these cuts, approximately 175 employees remain in the newsroom.

General Motors has indefinitely laid off 1,300 workers at its Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Detroit. The layoffs coincide with the installation of 50 new robotic arms intended to automate assembly line processes.

The Ethereum Foundation is reducing its workforce by 20%, eliminating 54 positions as part of a broad restructuring. The move follows a period of leadership turnover and a shift in the organization's strategic focus.

Lucid Group is cutting 18% of its workforce, totaling more than 1,000 jobs, as part of cost-cutting measures under new CEO Silvio Napoli. The reductions include hundreds of positions in Arizona as the company struggles with demand.

Lucid Motors is reducing its global workforce by approximately 18% as part of a restructuring effort under new CEO Silvio Napoli. The cuts affect around 1,500 positions, including full-time employees, contractors, and hourly production workers, and involve the elimination of a production shift at its Arizona factory.

Luxury carmaker Lucid has announced its second round of layoffs for the year as the company continues to face profitability challenges.

The BBC is implementing a major cost-saving drive to save £500m, resulting in a reduction of up to 2,000 jobs across the corporation. The news department is expected to be hit particularly hard, with job losses in that sector expected to run into the hundreds.

Epic Games has reduced its workforce by 1,000 positions as growth for its flagship title Fortnite plateaus. The layoffs come alongside the company stalling development on its new headquarters in Cary.

Microsoft's Xbox division is planning significant layoffs and the potential closure or spin-off of several game studios, including Double Fine, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory. The move follows a reorganization led by new Xbox chief Asha Sharma amid declining revenue and margins.

Uber has announced a significant reduction in its human resources department, cutting 23% of that workforce. The CEO stated that the changes are necessary as the company joins other tech firms in ongoing workforce adjustments.

Oracle is reportedly planning to cut approximately 30,000 jobs, representing nearly 18% of its workforce, by mid-June 2026. The layoffs coincide with the company's strategic shift toward AI and cloud infrastructure investments.

Expeditors International, a Seattle-based logistics company, laid off approximately 230 technology workers, marking the first layoffs in the company's history since 1979. The reduction affected about 15% of its global technology workforce.

Star Tribune publisher Steve Grove announced a restructuring that will result in the layoff of approximately 65 employees, representing about 15% of the workforce. The cuts affect various departments including the newsroom, though news-gathering roles like reporters and photographers are reportedly excluded.

Lightricks is laying off 75 employees, representing 17% of its workforce, as it restructures into two separate companies focused on its Facetune app and its AI division, LTX. The cuts primarily affect core software and product development roles in Israel.

Commerzbank has announced plans to cut approximately 3,000 jobs as it shifts focus toward artificial intelligence and raises its growth targets.

Dutch communications platform Bird is laying off approximately 20% of its global staff, primarily affecting its European operations. CEO Robert Vis cited regulatory burdens in the EU and a shift toward the US market as primary reasons for the reduction.

Meta Platforms revealed plans to eliminate 2,525 jobs in the Bay Area, with 2,212 positions cut in Menlo Park and 313 in Sunnyvale. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on July 22, 2026, as disclosed in state WARN filings.

Wix announced a workforce reduction of 20% during a Zoom call on May 28, 2026. The layoffs were described as painful cuts affecting the company's Israeli operations.

The Colorado Office of Information Technology announced it is eliminating 173 positions, representing about 16% of its workforce, as part of a major restructuring effort following audits that exposed security deficiencies. The agency plans to create 98 new positions with different technical skills while aiming for significant annual savings.

Zoom is reducing its workforce by approximately 1,300 employees, or about 15 percent, following rapid expansion during the pandemic. CEO Eric Yuan announced he would take a 98 percent pay cut and waive his bonus in accountability for the company's over-hiring.

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly preparing to eliminate as many as 1,000 positions across the company, including its marketing department and streaming services. These cuts follow reports of additional staff reductions at ESPN, primarily affecting off-camera roles.