Tech layoffs this year: A timeline
Briefly

The technology sector is facing significant challenges in 2025, marked by continued layoffs despite supportive measures from the new US administration. After a year of recovery in 2024, where layoffs decreased considerably, early 2025 has seen high-profile job cuts at major firms like Salesforce and Meta. The layoffs reflect a shift in operational strategies, with companies aiming to strengthen their positions while adapting to an evolving market. The trajectory indicates a turbulent landscape, casting uncertainty over the future of tech employment and industry health.
Despite the efforts of the new US administration to stabilize the economy, technology companies have continued to experience significant layoffs in 2025, signaling ongoing turmoil in the sector.
The trend of layoffs accelerated in 2025 with companies like Salesforce and Meta announcing job cuts even as they continue to hire in other areas.
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