Layoffs became a major theme in corporate 2025. But beyond the headline numbers, 2025 also marked a shift in hiring patterns. This shift is now set to dictate key hiring trends in 2026. Take a look at our next report for more on this.

How is AI Transforming the Hiring Process

2025 has been a turbulent year for the job market, with over 1.17 million layoffs in the u.S alone. This is the highest since the pandemic. But can ai be the sole culprit? Or is there more to the story?

Experts: Over hiring, Not AI, Fuels Layoff Wave

Artificial intelligence-led automation has driven record global layoffs in 2025, with total job cuts hitting 1.17 million, the highest since 2020. Tech giants and major corporations are accelerating workforce reductions as AI systems replace routine and white-collar tasks across industries.


AI linked to nearly 55,000 US layoffs this year

U.S. layoffs have surged to a two-decade high, driven by AI adoption, automation, and corporate cost-cutting. Major companies across technology, retail, and logistics are reducing staff, signaling a shift in the labor market and economic uncertainty ahead. This video breaks down the scale of job cuts, the industries most affected, and what this means for workers and the future of work in America.


USA layoffs: AI, Tariffs fuel America's layoff wave 

Amazon has announced one of its largest corporate layoffs in recent months, cutting nearly 14,000 jobs. The move comes amid efforts to streamline operations and manage costs as the company navigates changing market conditions.

Amazon, UPS, Intel Lead A Wave Of Mass Job Cuts 

Amazon Cuts Nearly 14,000 Corporate Jobs in Biggest Layoffs Recently | WION 

Amazon is Set to Announce Its Biggest Round of Corporate Layoffs in Years. Up to 30,000 Employees Are Expected to Lose Their Jobs Starting Tuesday, as the Company Works to Cut Costs and Reduce Bureaucracy.


Amazon's Corporate Staff Hit Hard By Layoffs 

Thousands of U.S. nuclear weapons workers could face mass layoffs as the government shutdown stretches into its third week. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), responsible for maintaining the U.S. nuclear arsenal, warns of severe disruptions if funding isn’t restored. What’s at stake for national security and the workers caught in the crossfire?

Govt Shutdown Threatens Layoffs At NNSA Responsible for US Nuclear Weapons 

Thousands of U.S. nuclear weapons workers could face mass layoffs as the government shutdown stretches into its third week. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), responsible for maintaining the U.S. nuclear arsenal, warns of severe disruptions if funding isn’t restored. What’s at stake for national security and the workers caught in the crossfire?


U.S. Nuclear Arms Workers Risk Mass Layoffs as U.S. Govt Shutdown Enters Third Week

The global workforce faces uncertainty in 2025 as layoffs continue and AI-driven automation reshapes jobs and employment trends worldwide.


AI revolution and layoffs create uncertain future for global workforce 

TCS CEO K Krithivasan confirmed that the firm is planning to fire nearly 12,000 employees, and this layoff will majorly affect middle- and senior-level employees. He said that the ways of working are changing, and to succeed, every company needs to be future-ready and agile.

TCS to shed 2% of workforce, impact 12,000 employees, as it braces for rapid tech shifts

AI-driven layoffs hit 77,000 tech jobs in 2025, but demand grows for skilled roles in AI oversight, healthcare, logistics and trades. Experts urge retraining to close the AI prep gap and avoid a split job market between AI users and those replaced.

Why AI skills are crucial for the 2025 job market?

CIA is planning to lay off a significant number of intelligence officers working on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs. This move marks the agency's largest mass firing in nearly five decades and is seen as a response to an executive order from former President Donald Trump, which aimed to limit diversity initiatives within the federal workforce.

CIA plans largest mass firing of intelligence officers in 50 years

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to cut approximately 5% of its workforce via performance-based terminations. Watch this report for more details!

Global firms expect AI-driven job cuts over the next five years

Meta planning to lay off 5 pc of its workforce in round of performance-linked job cuts

Alibaba cuts 'dozens of employees' at metaverse unit as hype in sector drops

Losing your job used to be shameful. But now, it's a whole new identity. A Bloomberg report shows a new breed of "layoff influencers" has emerged as more and more people talk openly about their own experiences with layoffs. Perhaps there are way too many posts on social media now. Take a look at this next report for more.

Layoff influencers: Losing your job is a whole new identity

The year 2023 was the year of mass layoffs and it looks like 2024 will be a tough year for the working class, especially the IT industry. The trend of drop Cuts is showing no signs of slowing.

What does the recent wave of tech layoffs mean?

The technology industry continued to face significant upheaval in July 2024, with over 8,000 professionals losing their jobs across 34 companies. This surge brings the total number of layoffs for the year to a staggering 124,517 employees from 384 companies worldwide. Watch in for more details!

Global tech layoffs surge past 100,000 in July 2024

Recent layoffs at major companies like Google, Tesla, and Walmart have impacted many immigrant workers on H-1B visas. The good news is, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has just announced new guidelines offering these individuals options to extend their stay in the US.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services release new guidelines

Tesla shakes up staff amid revenue decline

Google layoffs: Entire Python team let go for ‘cheaper labour’

UBS has unveiled its plan to integrate its workforce following the Credit Suisse acquisition. To achieve its cost-cutting goals, the bank will implement layoffs in five stages throughout 2024. The first wave is expected to begin in June, with subsequent waves following in august, September, October, and November.

UBS to slash costs with layoffs after Credit Suisse merger

The struggling Chinese economy has a new headache. Layoffs across global corporations have reached the world's second-biggest economy. Tesla, Ericsson, and Morgan Stanley are among the big corporate names who have slashed their China workforce.

Tesla, Ericsson and Morgan Stanley slash China workforce

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