The tech industry continues to grapple with widespread layoffs in 2025, following a trend that saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies in 2024. As of April, over 22,000 workers have been laid off, with the majority of these cuts concentrated in February, where 16,084 jobs were eliminated. The layoffs span a variety of sectors, including automotive, logistics, insurtech, and cybersecurity, and are driven by factors such as economic uncertainty, cost-cutting measures, and the integration of AI and automation. April Layoffs General Motors (GM): Announced the layoff of 200 employees at its Factory Zero facility in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, due to an EV market slowdown. These cuts are not related to tariffs. Zopper: The Indian insurtech startup has reportedly let go of around 100 employees, with 50 from the tech and product teams this month. Zopper has raised a total of $125 million to date. Turo: Following the decision to postpone its IPO, the San Francisco-based car rental startup is cutting 150 positions, approximately 15% of its workforce. These layoffs aim to support long-term growth plans during economic uncertainty. GupShup: The conversational AI company, valued at $1.4 billion in 2021, laid off around 200 employees, its second major round of cuts in six months. The layoffs are intended to improve efficiency and profitability. Forto: The German logistics startup cut 200 jobs, affecting about one-third of its workforce, primarily sales staff. Wicresoft: Plans to stop its operations in China, impacting around 2,000 employees. This follows Microsoft's decision to end outsourcing after-sales support to Wicresoft due to trade tensions. Five9: The software company is cutting 123 jobs, reducing its workforce by about 4%, to focus on strategic areas like AI for profitable growth. Google: Laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division, which includes Android, Pixel phones, and Chrome. Microsoft: Contemplating additional layoffs, potentially by May, to increase the ratio of programmers to product managers and middle managers. Automattic: The WordPress.com developer is laying off 16% of its workforce, affecting more than 270 employees across departments. Canva: Dismissed 10 to 12 technical writers, roughly nine months after encouraging employees to use generative AI tools. Canva, valued at $26 billion after a 2024 stock sale, employs around 5,500 people globally. March Layoffs Northvolt: Laid off 2,800 employees, 62% of its total workforce, after filing for bankruptcy. The Swedish battery maker's finances are in turmoil. Block: Let go of 931 employees, about 8% of its workforce, as part of a reorganization. CEO Jack Dorsey emphasized that the layoffs were not for financial reasons or to replace workers with AI. Brightcove: Eliminated 198 employees, two-thirds of its U.S. workforce, following its acquisition by Bending Spoons for $233 million. Acxiom: Laid off 130 employees, 3.5% of its workforce, a day after IPG and Omnicom Group shareholders approved a potential merger. Sequoia Capital: Closing its Washington, D.C., office and laying off three full-time employees from its policy team by the end of March. Siemens: Announced plans to cut 5,600 jobs globally in its automation and electric-vehicle charging businesses to improve competitiveness. HelloFresh: Laid off 273 employees and is closing its distribution center in Grand Prairie, Texas, consolidating operations to another site. Otorio: Cut 45 employees, more than half of its workforce, after being acquired by Armis for $120 million. ActiveFence: Laid off 22 employees, 7% of its workforce, primarily from its Israeli office, as part of a streamlining process. D-ID: Cut 22 jobs, nearly a quarter of its workforce, following a strategic partnership with Microsoft. NASA: Shutting down several offices, including its Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy and the DEI branch in the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, in compliance with Elon Musk’s DOGE directives. Zonar Systems: Laid off some staff, though the exact number is unknown, according to LinkedIn posts from ex-employees. Wayfair: Announced plans to cut 340 employees in its technology division to restructure and become more efficient. HPE: Will cut 2,500 employees, 5% of its total staff, after its shares declined by 19% in the first fiscal quarter. TikTok: Cutting up to 300 workers in Dublin, about 10% of its Irish workforce. LiveRamp: Announced a layoff of 65 employees, 5% of its total workforce, to improve profitability and growth. Ola Electric: Set to lay off over 1,000 employees and contractors, its second round of cuts in five months, to reduce costs. Rec Room: Reduced its headcount by 16% to become more efficient. ANS Commerce: Shut down, affecting an unknown number of employees, just three years after being acquired by Flipkart. February Layoffs HP: Announced up to 2,000 job cuts as part of its “Future Now” restructuring plan, aiming to save $300 million by the end of its fiscal year. GrubHub: Cut 500 jobs, more than 20% of its previous workforce, after being sold to Wonder Group for $650 million. Autodesk: Plans to lay off 1,350 employees, 9% of its workforce, to reshape its GTM model and make facility adjustments. Google: Planning to cut employees in its People Operations and cloud organizations teams, offering a voluntary exit program to U.S.-based People Operations employees. Nautilus: Reduced its headcount by 25 employees, 16% of its workforce, to prepare for the release of a commercial proteome analysis platform in 2026. eBay: Will reportedly lay off dozens of employees in Israel, potentially 10% of its 250-person workforce. Starbucks: Cut 1,100 tech jobs in a reorganizing effort, outsourcing some tech work to third-party employees. Commercetools: Laid off dozens of employees, including 10% of its staff in one day, after failing to meet sales growth targets. Dayforce: Cutting roughly 5% of its workforce to increase profitability and growth. Expedia: Laid off more employees, though the total number is unknown, to cut costs. In 2024, it cut about 1,500 roles in its Product & Technology division. Skybox Security: Ceased operations and laid off 300 employees after selling its business to Tufin. HerMD: Shut down operations due to ongoing challenges in healthcare, though the number of affected employees is unclear. Zendesk: Cut 51 jobs in its San Francisco headquarters, with prior cuts in 2023 affecting 8% of its workforce. Vendease: Laid off 120 employees, 44% of its total staff, its second major round in five months. Logically: Laid off dozens of employees to ensure long-term success and reduce spending. Blue Origin: Will lay off 10% of its workforce, more than 1,000 employees, with cuts mainly in engineering and program management. Redfin: Planning to cut 450 positions between February and July, completing a full restructuring by fall, following its partnership with Zillow. Sophos: Laid off 6% of its workforce just weeks after acquiring Secureworks for $859 million. Zepz: Cutting nearly 200 employees as part of redundancy measures and shutting down operations in Poland and Kenya. Unity: Conducted another round of layoffs, the exact number of which is unknown. JustWorks: Cut nearly 200 employees, CEO Mike Seckler cited potential adverse events like a recession and rising interest rates. Bird: Laid off 120 employees, affecting about one-third of its workforce, just a year after cutting 90 jobs. Sprinklr: Reduced its workforce by about 500 employees, 15%, due to poor business performance. This follows earlier cuts affecting roughly 200 employees. Sonos: Laid off approximately 200 employees, its second round since August 2024. Workday: Cut 1,750 employees, 8.5% of its workforce, as reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by TechCrunch. Okta: Laying off 180 employees, 6.5% of its workforce, just over a year after cutting 400 workers. Cruise: Laying off 50% of its workforce, including CEO Marc Whitten and several top executives, as it prepares to shut down operations. The remaining employees will move under General Motors. Salesforce: Eliminating more than 1,000 jobs, even as the company actively recruits to sell new AI products. January Layoffs Cushion: Shut down operations, CEO Paul Kesserwani announced on LinkedIn. The fintech startup’s post-money valuation in 2022 was $82.4 million. Placer.ai: Laid off 150 employees, 18% of its workforce, to reach profitability. Amazon: Laid off dozens of workers in its communications department, aiming to move faster and strengthen its culture. Stripe: Laid off 300 people, though the company plans to grow its headcount by 17%. Textio: Cut 15 employees as part of a restructuring effort. Pocket FM: Dismissed 75 employees to ensure long-term sustainability and success, following an earlier round of 200 writer layoffs in July 2024. Aurora Solar: Planning to cut 58 employees in response to macroeconomic challenges and uncertainty in the solar industry. Meta: Announced a 5% staff cut, targeting low performers, as the company prepares for a challenging year. Meta currently employs over 72,000 people. Wayfair: Will cut up to 730 jobs, 3% of its workforce, to exit operations in Germany and focus on physical retailers. Pandion: Shut down, impacting 63 employees, after failing to find a buyer. Icon: Laid off 114 employees, 10%, as part of a team realignment, focusing on a robotic printing system. Altruist: Eliminated 37 jobs, 10% of its workforce, even as the company continues to hire aggressively. Aqua Security: Cutting dozens of employees across its global markets to increase profitability. SolarEdge Technologies: Plans to lay off 400 employees globally, its fourth round since January 2024, amidst a downturn in the solar industry. Level: The fintech startup, founded in 2018, shut down after an unsuccessful attempt to find a buyer. An offer from Employer.com is under consideration post-shutdown. Industry Insight and Evaluation The ongoing wave of tech layoffs in 2025 is a reflection of broader economic turbulence and the rapid adoption of AI and automation in various sectors. While some companies are cutting jobs due to financial difficulties, others are reorganizing to stay competitive or to pivot towards AI-driven solutions. Industry insiders note that while layoffs can streamline operations and cut costs, they also pose significant challenges for retaining talent and maintaining innovation. The impact on(employee morale and the broader job market is a concern, with many startups and established tech giants alike feeling the pressure to adapt to new technologies and economic conditions. Companies like Google and Microsoft are using layoffs to shift focus and resources towards AI, while others like Wayfair and Siemens are restructuring to improve financial health and market positioning. Company Profiles: - Layoffs.fyi is an independent tracker that monitors job cuts in the tech industry. - Northvolt is a Swedish battery maker that recently filed for bankruptcy. - Brightcove was acquired by Bending Spoons for $233 million. - Siemens is a global leader in automation and electrification. - Google and Microsoft are tech giants with significant influence in AI and cloud services. - Canva is a design software company known for its user-friendly tools. - Meta is a leading tech company with a focus on social media and virtual reality.