The trend of layoffs in the tech sector shows no signs of slowing down. According to layoff tracking platform Trueup, there have already been 234 job-cut incidents in 2025, affecting 45,656 employees, which averages out to 439 job losses per day. In comparison, 2024 saw 1,115 layoffs affecting a staggering 238,461 employees, with an average of 653 daily dismissals. These cuts are part of a broader restructuring strategy where companies aim to optimize their resources, particularly in high-growth sectors like AI and cloud computing.
Google’s Restructuring Efforts Continue
Google has been at the forefront of workforce reductions in 2025, entering its third round of layoffs. These cuts are targeting several hundred employees in the company’s Platforms & Devices unit, which includes products like Android, Pixel smartphones, and Chrome. Earlier in the year, Google also rolled out a “voluntary exit” program for U.S.-based employees in the same division. This followed an internal reorganization in 2024 that merged Android and Pixel teams to streamline operations. A Google spokesperson emphasized that these layoffs were necessary to invest in areas that are critical to the company’s long-term success.
Microsoft’s Organizational Restructuring
Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs, likely to take place in May 2025. While official numbers are still to be disclosed, the company is expected to restructure its middle management layers and focus on increasing the ratio of technical personnel, particularly engineers. In its security division, Microsoft is aiming to change the engineer-to-project manager ratio from 5.5:1 to 10:1. Performance evaluations are playing a significant role in the decision-making process, with employees receiving low performance ratings likely to face termination.
Meta’s Performance-Based Layoffs and Executive Bonuses
Meta has also implemented layoffs in 2025, with about 3,600 employees—nearly 5% of its global workforce—being let go. These job cuts were primarily due to performance evaluations, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushes to make Meta more efficient. However, the timing of the layoffs raised concerns, especially after the company announced significant bonuses for its senior executives shortly afterward. This sparked debates about compensation disparities, particularly as many mid- and entry-level employees were impacted by the cuts.
TikTok Joins the Layoff Trend
TikTok is also reducing its workforce in 2025, with approximately 300 jobs expected to be cut at its Dublin office in April. While the exact number of redundancies is still pending, this move follows a broader trend of job reductions in the tech sector. The layoffs highlight the challenges social media companies are facing as they grapple with rising operational costs and shifting regulatory environments, particularly in Europe.
As the tech industry continues to restructure and adapt to automation and AI-driven innovation, job cuts are likely to remain a constant theme. These changes reflect the ongoing shift towards more efficient operations, but they also raise important questions about the future of jobs in this fast-evolving sector. The trend in 2025 serves as a reminder that companies must balance technological advancements with the wellbeing and stability of their workforce.
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