Several major global companies, from Amazon to TCS, have announced significant layoffs in 2025, citing efficiency drives, restructuring, and increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI).
Amazon is reportedly planning to cut nearly 15% of its human resources department, known as the People eXperience Technology (PTX) team, along with some roles in other departments, according to Fortune. The HR division alone employs over 10,000 people worldwide. The cuts come as the e-commerce giant aims to reduce costs while heavily investing in AI infrastructure and products.
The IT sector has seen similar workforce reductions. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to lay off 12,000 employees, roughly 2% of its global staff, as part of restructuring and expansion of AI initiatives. Accenture has announced global layoffs of over 11,000 employees, while Salesforce has cut about 4,000 customer support positions, reducing its workforce from 9,000 to 5,000. Microsoft has reduced nearly 4,000 jobs in its software engineering division, IBM has cut close to 1,000 positions, and Cognizant has let go of 3,500 staff to simplify its operations. Wipro, although not officially confirming, is reported to have cut over 24,500 jobs to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
Industry analysts say that many of these layoffs are driven by pressures from U.S. business operations, rising AI adoption, and proposed changes to H-1B visa fees under the Trump administration. The shift toward AI and automation is replacing some human roles, as companies aim to boost productivity and manage costs more effectively.
List of Recent Layoffs:
- TCS — 12,000 employees (2% of global workforce)
- Google — 100 design-related roles
- Accenture — 11,000 employees globally
- Salesforce — 4,000 customer support staff
- Microsoft — ~4,000 software engineering roles
- IBM — ~1,000 positions
- Cognizant — 3,500 employees
- Wipro — 24,516 employees
The wave of layoffs highlights the growing impact of AI and automation on employment, as companies seek to streamline operations and cut costs while preparing for the technological demands of the future.
