Tech Turmoil: Over 100,000 IT Professionals Laid Off in Just Six Months of 2025

Since the beginning of the year, the IT sector has witnessed a loss of over 100,000 jobs. Major companies that have announced significant layoffs include Intel, Microsoft, Meta*, Amazon, Google (Alphabet), Salesforce, and Cisco, as reported by The Bridge Chronicle.

According to the publication, Microsoft has announced the dismissal of more than 10,000 employees, impacting its cloud services, gaming divisions, and hardware businesses. Similarly, Meta* has continued its cost-cutting measures by laying off nearly 8,000 workers since the start of the year, focusing on the development of artificial intelligence and the metaverse. Amazon, Google, Salesforce, and Cisco have also reported thousands of job cuts, with some attributing the layoffs to overhiring during the pandemic, while others point to a shift in business priorities.

In July, Intel stated its intention to cut 24,000 jobs throughout 2025. At the end of the previous year, the company employed 109,800 people, of which 99,500 were considered «full-time employees.» By the end of the current year, the workforce is expected to decline by approximately 25%. Concurrently, CEO Pat Gelsinger announced his intention to personally review and approve all chip designs going forward.

The layoffs have not only affected large corporations but also smaller firms and startups; many have been forced to scale back or shut down entirely due to reduced venture capital funding and heightened competition.

Additional data from TechCrunch indicates that by the end of June, over 63,000 jobs in IT had been lost this year, with 24,000 occurring in April alone. TechCrunch highlights companies such as ByteDance, Amazon, Airtime, Playtika, and CrowdStrike among those impacted.

The Bridge Chronicle further clarifies that advancements in artificial intelligence and automation have led to a decreased demand for various professions, including programmers, support staff, and administrative personnel. There has also been a dip in demand that was previously seen between 2020 and 2022, during the digital transformation and shift to remote work. This transition has prompted a reassessment of staffing strategies and updating of personnel requirements, resulting in further layoffs.

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