3 layoff headlines from January 2025.
January 6, 2025 · Reuters
Microsoft laid off approximately 1,920 employees across its security, enterprise, and experience divisions to kick off the new year. The cuts are part of an ongoing effort to reallocate headcount toward AI-driven products including Copilot and Azure AI services. Microsoft's total headcount still grew year-over-year, but the company is aggressively reshuffling talent.
January 22, 2025 · CNBC
Google laid off roughly 1,200 workers across its Platforms & Devices division, which includes Android, Chrome, Pixel, and Nest hardware. The cuts came as Google continued to restructure around its Gemini AI efforts and consolidate overlapping teams. Affected employees received 60 days of notice and outplacement support.
January 28, 2025 · CNBC
Salesforce cut more than 1,000 employees across sales and customer success teams while simultaneously ramping up hiring for its Agentforce AI platform. CEO Marc Benioff described the move as part of Salesforce's transformation into an 'AI-first' company. The layoffs highlight the growing trend of companies replacing traditional roles with AI-specialized positions.