All layoff events · 4,703 total

Ubisoft conducted a restructuring in early June 2026, resulting in approximately 380 layoffs. The reduction included the closure of Ubisoft Winnipeg and Ubisoft Belgrade, alongside cuts to IT and marketing teams in San Francisco.

UVM Health Network announced the elimination of 142 positions as part of a plan to address a $300 million financial gap. While the network stated cuts primarily targeted administrative roles, union members reported impacts on nursing staff.

UVM Health announced the elimination of 142 positions as part of a strategy to address a projected $300 million financial gap. The network stated the cuts were largely administrative, though union members reported reductions in nursing staff at specific clinics.

Samsung Electronics America is cutting over 700 positions across its display, phone, and consumer electronics operations in the US. The reductions primarily affect workers in New Jersey and Texas as the company relocates its headquarters to Texas and prioritizes its AI chip business.

Mayor Daniel Lurie's 2026 budget proposal to address a $642 million deficit includes 9 new layoffs and the elimination of over 400 vacant positions. This follows a previous round of layoffs earlier in the year.

Hollywood Feed announced a proactive restructuring of its corporate office in Memphis in response to economic challenges. The layoffs affect 20 corporate staff positions at the company's headquarters.

Israeli AI chipmaker Hailo is laying off 110 employees, representing half of its workforce, as it shifts focus toward Physical AI markets like robotics and drones amid funding pressure.

Lazada has laid off 5% of its workforce across South-east Asia as the e-commerce sector shifts its focus toward profitability and efficiency. The reduction comes amid broader industry maturation and the increasing adoption of AI technologies.

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.

Fintech unicorn Rapyd is undergoing a major restructuring and laying off employees as it repositions itself around artificial intelligence. The company is reportedly shutting down at least one full department as part of a shift toward an AI-driven business model.

Ultium Cells has extended the temporary layoff of 850 unionized workers at its Lordstown, Ohio battery plant, pushing their expected return date from June to August 2026. The company cited a slowing electric vehicle market and the elimination of federal tax credits as reasons for the continued production pause.

Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne is planning to reduce its workforce by 300 positions. The move comes amid competition from Palo Alto Networks and specific quarterly revenue projections.

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.

Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx laid off 12 utilization review nurses after replacing their roles with AI-powered software. The layoffs followed a 45-day notice period and have sparked protests from the New York State Nurses Association regarding contract violations.

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.

San Francisco startup Webflow announced an abrupt round of layoffs on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, notifying workers that their jobs were being cut.

NPR is reducing its newsroom staff as part of a cost-saving initiative. The reduction includes 18 journalists who accepted voluntary buyouts and 10 employees who were laid off.

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.

A pharmaceutical company is cutting 250 jobs in New Jersey as part of a broader reduction of hundreds of positions this year, despite reporting strong sales growth.

Asante has commenced a wave of layoffs expected to impact at least 300 employees, representing approximately 5-6% of its workforce. The reductions are driven by a projected $50 million deficit and primarily target non-clinical roles, though some clinical departments are also affected.

Bungie is reportedly preparing for significant layoffs following the final update for Destiny 2 as the studio shifts focus toward its extraction shooter, Marathon. The cuts come as the developer currently has no immediate plans to enter production on a third Destiny title.

BT has announced plans to reduce its workforce by at least 27,500 positions by 2030 as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. This follows a reduction of 8,500 jobs over the previous year, with the company aiming for a total headcount between 75,000 and 80,000 by the end of the decade.

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.

WK Kellogg Co. is closing its Omaha production plant, which has been in operation since 1942. The remaining 450 employees will be laid off in phases between July and August 2026 as the facility is prepared for sale.

Peloton reduced its workforce by 11% as part of a restructuring plan intended to save $100 million by the end of fiscal 2026. The company cited declining sales and membership as the primary reasons for the reduction.

UnityPoint Health is laying off 14 additional employees in West Des Moines as part of a restructuring that includes outsourcing IT and revenue cycle functions.

Acrisure is laying off 2,250 employees, which accounts for 11% of its total workforce. The company attributed the decision to shifts toward technology, AI, and digital platforms.

ClickUp CEO Zeb Evans announced a 22% reduction in the company's workforce, framing the move as a transition toward an AI-driven organization. The company is replacing various tasks with internal AI agents and plans to reinvest savings into higher salary bands for remaining employees who effectively utilize AI.

A former cybersecurity manager is suing Capital One, alleging that a 'forced ranking' system was used to unfairly select him for termination during a layoff. The lawsuit claims the process was a cover for discrimination based on age and race.

LinkedIn is planning to lay off 606 employees in California, with the majority of cuts occurring in the Bay Area. The layoffs are scheduled to take place in July 2026.

Intuit, the maker of TurboTax and QuickBooks, is eliminating 17% of its workforce as it shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence. The company is also entering partnerships with AI firms Anthropic and OpenAI.

United Wheels has announced it is pausing operations at Niner Bikes, adding it to a growing list of mountain bike brands being paused by their parent companies.

Meta has initiated a workforce reduction of 8,000 employees as the company shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence transformation.

Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow confirmed a recent layoff affecting approximately 30% of the company's workforce. The restructuring included the elimination of the entire HR department and nearly the entire leadership team as the fintech startup transitioned back to a leaner 'startup mode'.

Innovaccer CEO Abhinav Shashank announced a workforce reduction of approximately 340 roles across India and the United States. The layoffs are part of the company's transition toward an 'AI-native' operating model.

Wix has laid off 100 employees at its Austin office, according to reports from Austin Inno.

Cisco is reducing its workforce by approximately 4,000 employees, or 5% of its total staff, to refocus resources on AI and cybersecurity. The announcement came despite the company reporting record quarterly revenue and growth.

Business Insider has reduced its workforce for the fourth consecutive year, affecting 10 employees in its U.S. newsroom. The cuts are part of a strategic shift to focus on core audience areas such as workplace and markets, resulting in scaling back in departments like legal affairs.

Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, has laid off 150 employees as part of a cost-reduction effort following the deployment of AI technology. The company's planned IPO may be delayed until 2027.

Amazon reduced headcount within its Selling Partner Services organization as part of an ongoing efficiency drive and increased focus on AI automation. The company described the cuts as affecting a small number of employees.

ASML and labor unions have reached an agreement on a social plan to minimize forced layoffs during a company restructuring. The deal aims to mitigate the impact of workforce reductions as the semiconductor equipment maker adjusts its operations.

Goodyear announced plans to close its tire and rubber plant in Fayetteville, North Carolina, by the end of 2027. The closure is expected to affect approximately 1,700 hourly and salaried positions as part of a broader restructuring effort.

GitLab is initiating a restructuring process that includes a voluntary separation window and a reduction of its global operational footprint by up to 30% of countries. The company aims to flatten its management structure and pivot resources toward AI-assisted software development.

Perrigo has begun closing its infant formula factory in Georgia, Vermont. The company laid off 162 employees in May 2026, with total job losses expected to exceed 400 by the end of June as manufacturing operations cease.

Google-backed edtech startup Adda247 has reportedly laid off approximately 200 employees, representing 20% of its workforce, to reduce costs and improve profitability ahead of a planned IPO. The layoffs impacted various departments including product, content, design, and teaching staff.

Following the $120 million sale of BuzzFeed to Byron Allen, founder Jonah Peretti announced that the company, which includes HuffPost, will undergo significant cost cuts and layoffs ahead of the leadership transition.

Following a $120 million acquisition by Byron Allen, BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti announced the company will undergo significant cost cuts. Peretti is set to discuss these cost reductions with employees as he transitions to a new role.

Groupon announced plans to reduce its global headcount by approximately 15% as part of a restructuring effort and AI-native transformation called Project Foundry. The move follows a Q1 2026 net loss and aims to realign costs amid weak profitability.

Cloudflare is laying off 1,100 employees, approximately 20% of its workforce, as it reorganizes for the "agentic AI era." The reduction primarily targets back-office functions while largely sparing engineering and sales roles.