Saturday, 15 November 2025, 01:05
As noted by Techcrunch
In 2025, the global tech industry once again faced a wave of layoffs, signaling a need for restructuring, cost reduction, and adaptation to new demand conditions. These shifts affected both large market players and mid-sized companies, which are reevaluating product portfolios and growth strategies.
Layoffs primarily affected units responsible for software development, cloud services, artificial intelligence, analytics, and cybersecurity. Economic pressures and waning demand in certain segments, along with the need for further automation, have led to workforce reductions across regions.
Regional patterns vary: layoffs appear more frequent in North America and Europe, while some Asian markets show a more moderate restructuring pace. Workers who lose their jobs are retraining in cloud-based solutions, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity skills to pursue new opportunities in the tech sector.
Key companies that announced layoffs in 2025
- Google – announced layoffs in several divisions
- Microsoft – has carried out workforce optimization across various departments
- Amazon – cutting staff in certain divisions and reallocating resources
- Meta – underwent restructuring and layoffs
- IBM – reducing headcount in its technology and consulting units
- Oracle – downsizing and focusing on core areas
- Salesforce – layoffs and adapting its business model
- Cisco – optimizing its staff in its networking solutions division
- SAP – headcount reduction in its services and development divisions
- Zoom – reducing staff in certain departments
Tips for workers facing layoffs
Employees facing layoffs are advised to update their resumes, bolster their profiles on professional networks, and acquire skills related to cloud-based solutions, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. They should also consider opportunities in startups or freelancing and actively develop new competencies to boost their chances in the job market.
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