Date
Company & Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
May 72026
Upwork
Upwork announces job cuts
Upwork announced significant job cuts on Thursday, joining other tech companies like Cloudflare and Bill in a wave of mass layoffs.
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—
High
May 62026
Compass
Compass Group USA cuts 83 jobs at Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Compass Group USA is laying off 83 food service workers at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston following the termination of its contract with the museum. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on July 1.
83
Low
May 62026
Community
Community Healthlink lays off 200 employees
Community Healthlink is laying off 200 employees and closing a facility in Massachusetts due to federal funding cuts.
200
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US
Moderate
May 62026
Arctic Wolf
Arctic Wolf cuts 250 jobs in AI push
Cybersecurity vendor Arctic Wolf laid off 250 employees as part of a restructuring effort to shift investments toward artificial intelligence and its Superintelligence platform. The cuts affected approximately 10% of the workforce across sales, product, and marketing teams.
250
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Moderate
May 62026
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder now expects up to 10K role reductions
The cosmetics company has increased its expected job cuts to up to 10,000 roles as part of an ongoing restructuring effort. The reductions are primarily targeting point-of-sale positions within department stores.
10,000
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Severe
May 52026
PayPal
PayPal to cut 20% of workforce
PayPal's new CEO Enrique Lores announced plans to eliminate approximately 20% of the company's workforce, or about 4,760 roles, over the next two to three years. The restructuring aims to achieve $1.5 billion in gross run-rate savings through organizational simplification and AI integration.
4,760
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High
May 52026
Coinbase
Coinbase to cut about 700 jobs (14% of workforce)
Coinbase announced it will reduce its global workforce by approximately 14%, resulting in about 700 job cuts. The restructuring is driven by AI integration and a need to reduce costs during crypto market volatility.
700
—
Moderate
May 12026
Salesforce
Salesforce restructures organization including workforce reductions
Salesforce is restructuring its organization, which includes workforce reductions and leadership changes, while simultaneously launching a program for AI hiring and partnerships.
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—
Low
May 12026
Aurora
Aurora Mental Health cuts 111 jobs
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is eliminating 111 positions, representing 14% of its workforce, due to a projected $6.5 million revenue loss attributed to a new state funding model and reduced Medicaid eligibility. The layoffs affect administrative staff, licensed therapists, and specialized programs for refugees and psychiatric transitions.
111
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US
Moderate
May 12026
Meta Platforms
Meta eliminates 8,000 roles in May 2026
Meta Platforms reduced its workforce by approximately 8,000 employees, or 10% of its staff, in May 2026. CEO Mark Zuckerberg attributed the cuts to the need to reallocate resources toward massive AI infrastructure investments.
8,000
—
Moderate
May 12026
British Broadcasting Corporation
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) announced plans to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs, representing nearly 10% of its workforce, to address significant financial pressures and achieve £500m in savings.
2,000
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GB
Moderate
May 12026
Innovative Care Partners
Innovative Care Partners cuts 70 jobs in Massachusetts
Innovative Care Partners has announced 70 layoffs across its locations in Northampton, West Springfield, and Pittsfield, according to state WARN notices.
70
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Low
May 12026
Sodexo
Sodexo cuts 489 jobs at Grand Canyon University
SDH Education West, LLC, a Sodexo entity, filed a WARN notice for 489 workers at Grand Canyon University's Phoenix campus after the university decided to switch dining providers to Aramark. While a notice was filed, officials noted that the new provider intends to hire current employees.
489
Moderate
May 12026
Meta
Meta cuts 8,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring
Meta laid off approximately 8,000 employees in May 2026, representing 10% of its global workforce. The reduction was part of a major strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence that also involved transferring 7,000 additional staff to AI-related roles.
8,000
—
Moderate
Apr 292026
Samsung
Samsung Electronics DX Division considers 20% workforce reduction
Samsung Electronics is restructuring its DX Division, which handles home appliances and mobile devices, due to rising costs and competition. The company is considering workforce reductions of approximately 20% in certain divisions and has seen an increase in voluntary retirement applications.
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KR
High
Apr 292026
Advantest
Advantest cuts 55 jobs in Lehigh Valley
Advantest, a semiconductor company located in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, has announced layoffs affecting 55 workers.
55
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Low
Apr 272026
Nayax
Nayax cuts 3% of workforce in second round of layoffs in 10 months
Fintech company Nayax is laying off 32 employees, representing 3% of its global workforce, as part of ongoing efficiency measures. This marks the company's second round of layoffs in less than a year, following a reduction of 70 employees in July.
32
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IL
Low
Apr 272026
Central Maine Healthcare
Central Maine Healthcare to lay off 38 IT workers
Central Maine Healthcare is reducing its IT workforce by 38 positions following the implementation of the Epic electronic medical record platform. The reduction, which represents less than 1.5% of the system's workforce, follows the acquisition of the health system by Prime Healthcare Foundation.
38
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Low
Apr 242026
Rivian
Rivian Q3 Preview: Investors Eye Volumes, Margins And R2 SUV Launch Amid Cost Cuts And Layoffs
Rivian is set to report third-quarter results amid ongoing cost cuts and layoffs. Investors are particularly interested in the company's production volumes, margins, and the upcoming R2 SUV launch.
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Low
Apr 232026
Apple
Apple to lay off 78 workers in Maryland
Apple filed a WARN notice regarding a store closure in Maryland that will result in 78 job cuts. The notice appeared in the tracker on April 23, 2026.
78
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US
Low
Apr 232026
Microsoft
Microsoft offers voluntary retirement package to eligible U.S. employees
Microsoft has introduced its first-ever voluntary retirement program for eligible U.S. employees to manage and reduce headcount. The program is available to approximately 8,750 workers who meet specific age and service requirements, offering cash payments and extended benefits.
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—
Moderate
Apr 222026
Instagram
Meta cuts 14,000 jobs
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has announced 14,000 job cuts. The reduction comes amid a surge in AI spending and strategic shifts within the company.
14,000
—
Moderate
Apr 222026
eBay
eBay lays off Web3 team in Manchester, UK
eBay has laid off its Web3 team based in Manchester, UK, including remaining members of the acquired KnownOrigin team. The reduction is part of a strategic shift toward AI, live shopping, and core C2C marketplace categories.
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Low
Apr 222026
Cars.com
Cars.com cuts 11% of workforce
Cars.com is reducing its workforce by 11% as part of a restructuring initiative to improve operational efficiency and preserve margins amid economic uncertainty and market pressures.
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—
Moderate
Apr 212026
Hulu
Disney Layoffs of 1,000 to Begin Next Week in Marketing, Publicity and Other Divisions
Disney is initiating layoffs of approximately 1,000 employees across its marketing, publicity, and awards divisions. The reductions will impact various brands including Hulu, FX, ESPN, and ABC News as part of a cost-saving and efficiency measure.
1,000
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High
Apr 212026
Carvana
Carvana layoffs hit Atlanta workers
Carvana has implemented nationwide layoffs that are impacting its local workforce in Atlanta.
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Low
Apr 212026
Shutterfly
Shutterfly to shut Israel operations, lay off 80 employees
Shutterfly is closing its technology development center in Haifa, Israel, as part of a global restructuring. The move will result in the layoff of approximately 80 employees as the company consolidates its web and app teams in the United States.
80
Haifa
IL
Low
Apr 202026
Planet
Bright Planet Solar lays off 60 workers in Provo
Bright Planet Solar, a Massachusetts-based solar installation company, laid off 60 workers at its Provo, Utah location. The layoffs began in late April 2026 and were completed by early May.
60
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Low
Apr 152026
Snap
Snap lays off 1,000 employees
Snap Inc. announced a reduction of approximately 1,000 positions, or 16% of its global workforce, citing AI-driven productivity gains. The restructuring is part of a plan to reduce the company's annualized cost base by more than $500 million.
1,000
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High
Apr 152026
OH.io
OH.io lays off 10 employees
Columbus-based AI startup OH.io laid off 10 employees, approximately 25% of its workforce, in mid-April 2026. The reduction was confirmed by a company spokesperson following the postponement of the company's planned tech festival.
10
High
Apr 132026
Eventbrite
Bending Spoons cuts Eventbrite staff following acquisition
Following its $500 million acquisition of Eventbrite, Italian tech company Bending Spoons has reduced a large portion of the ticketing platform's workforce. The cuts are part of a restructuring effort to lower costs and accelerate product development.
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US
Low
Apr 32026
Tesla
Tesla cuts 22% of Texas Gigafactory workforce
Tesla confirmed its Texas Gigafactory workforce was reduced by 22% during 2025, with headcount falling from 21,191 to 16,506. The reduction follows a period of declining sales and a shift in manufacturing priorities toward autonomous vehicles.
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High