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The latest headlines on layoffs across technology, finance, and other industries. Updated regularly from major news sources.

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October 1, 2025 · The New York Times · Media

Warner Bros. Discovery Cuts 2,500 in Post-Split Restructuring

Warner Bros. Discovery laid off about 2,500 employees as the media conglomerate finalized its split into separate streaming and legacy TV companies. The cuts primarily affected overlapping roles in sales, marketing, and content operations. CEO David Zaslav said the restructuring positions both new entities for sustainable growth in a fragmented media landscape.

2,500 affectedView Warner Bros. Discovery layoff history →

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September 22, 2025 · The Wall Street Journal · Technology

Peloton Cuts 15% of Staff Ahead of Potential Sale

Peloton Interactive laid off roughly 400 employees — 15% of its remaining workforce — as the connected fitness company explored a potential sale or partnership. The cuts represent Peloton's sixth round of layoffs since its pandemic-era peak, reducing headcount by more than 60% from its 2022 high. The company said it needs to demonstrate a sustainable path to profitability to attract buyers.

400 affectedView Peloton layoff history →

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September 15, 2025 · CNBC · Retail

Home Depot Cuts 1,300 Corporate and Tech Positions

Home Depot eliminated 1,300 corporate and technology positions as the home improvement retailer adjusted to a cooler housing market. The company said it would reinvest some savings into AI-powered inventory management and customer service tools. Same-store sales have been negative for five consecutive quarters as homeowners pull back on renovation projects.

1,300 affectedView Home Depot layoff history →

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August 19, 2025 · CNBC · Real Estate

Zillow Cuts 6% of Workforce as Mortgage Rates Suppress Homebuying

Zillow Group laid off about 450 employees — 6% of its workforce — as persistently high mortgage rates continued to keep homebuyers on the sidelines. The real estate platform said it would focus remaining resources on rental listings, AI-powered home valuations, and its Zillow Home Loans business. The housing market has seen transaction volumes near 30-year lows through much of 2025.

450 affectedView Zillow layoff history →

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July 22, 2025 · Reuters · Transportation

Uber Eliminates 1,200 Roles as Autonomous Vehicles Gain Traction

Uber cut approximately 1,200 positions in its freight division and corporate functions as the ride-hailing giant accelerated its autonomous vehicle partnerships with Waymo and other AV companies. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company is preparing for a future where self-driving vehicles handle a growing share of rides. The cuts primarily affected operations, logistics, and driver support teams.

1,200 affectedView Uber layoff history →

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June 2, 2025 · Reuters · Media

Spotify Trims 5% of Staff While Doubling Down on AI Features

Spotify cut about 350 employees — 5% of its remaining workforce — while reinvesting savings into AI-driven music recommendation and podcast personalization. The streaming giant, which has cut thousands of jobs since 2023, said the move reflects a permanent shift to a leaner operating model. Spotify's stock hit all-time highs despite the cuts, validating its efficiency-focused strategy.

350 affectedView Spotify layoff history →

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May 20, 2025 · Reuters · Healthcare

Walgreens Cuts 1,500 Corporate Roles Amid Store Closures

Walgreens Boots Alliance eliminated 1,500 corporate and support positions as the pharmacy chain accelerated its plan to close 1,200 underperforming stores by 2027. The cuts hit finance, IT, and human resources teams hardest as the company moves toward a leaner operating model. Walgreens has been under pressure from retail theft, declining foot traffic, and competition from Amazon Pharmacy.

1,500 affectedView Walgreens layoff history →

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May 15, 2025 · Reuters · Technology

Dell Cuts 3,300 as AI Server Demand Reshapes the Business

Dell Technologies cut 3,300 employees — primarily in sales, support, and traditional PC-focused roles — as the company restructured around surging AI server demand. Dell's AI server orders have grown 300% year-over-year, but its legacy PC and storage businesses continue to shrink. The layoffs mark Dell's third significant round of cuts since 2023.

3,300 affectedView Dell layoff history →

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April 14, 2025 · CNBC · E-commerce

Carvana Lays Off 800 as Used Car Market Softens

Carvana cut about 800 employees — 8% of its workforce — as used car demand softened and high interest rates continued to deter buyers. The online used car retailer, which nearly went bankrupt in 2022, had staged a remarkable recovery but now faces a new round of headwinds from tightening consumer credit. CEO Ernie Garcia said the cuts are designed to protect the company's improved margins.

800 affectedView Carvana layoff history →

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April 1, 2025 · The Wall Street Journal · Healthcare

CVS Health Slashes 2,900 Corporate Roles as Medical Costs Soar

CVS Health announced the elimination of about 2,900 corporate positions as the healthcare giant battles rising medical costs and declining pharmacy reimbursement rates. The cuts primarily affect administrative, analytics, and technology support staff at CVS's corporate headquarters. CEO Karen Lynch said the savings will be reinvested into front-line healthcare services and AI-powered pharmacy automation.

2,900 affectedView CVS Health layoff history →

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March 18, 2025 · Reuters · Technology

Intel Cuts Another 4,000 Jobs Under New CEO's Restructuring

Intel announced an additional 4,000 job cuts under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who is executing a top-to-bottom restructuring of the struggling chipmaker. The cuts focus on middle management and legacy product lines as Intel doubles down on its foundry business and AI accelerators. Combined with 2024 layoffs, Intel has shed nearly 20,000 roles in under a year.

4,000 affectedView Intel layoff history →

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March 12, 2025 · IGN · Media

EA Cuts 5% of Staff and Cancels Multiple Titles

Electronic Arts laid off about 670 employees — 5% of its workforce — and canceled several games in development as the publisher shifted resources toward live-service titles and AI-driven game development tools. The cuts impacted studios in Vancouver, Orlando, and Bucharest. EA's CEO Andrew Wilson said the company must 'focus on fewer, bigger, and better experiences' to compete effectively.

670 affectedView Electronic Arts layoff history →

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February 18, 2025 · Reuters · Technology

Rivian Trims 6% of Staff Ahead of R2 SUV Launch

Rivian cut about 1,000 employees — 6% of its workforce — as the electric vehicle startup races to conserve cash before the launch of its more affordable R2 SUV. CEO RJ Scaringe said the cuts would not impact the R2 timeline but acknowledged the painful necessity of the decision. Rivian continues to burn over $1 billion per quarter as it scales production.

1,000 affectedView Rivian layoff history →

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February 10, 2025 · The Wall Street Journal · Technology

Meta Cuts 5% of Workforce in 'Performance-Based' Layoffs

Meta laid off about 3,600 employees — 5% of its workforce — in what the company called performance-based terminations. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the move was aimed at 'raising the bar' on talent, but affected workers disputed the characterization. The layoffs came as Meta invested aggressively in AI research and its Reality Labs metaverse division continued to lose money.

3,600 affectedView Meta layoff history →

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February 5, 2025 · CNBC · Technology

Workday Cuts 1,750 Employees to Fund AI Expansion

Workday laid off approximately 1,750 employees — 8.5% of its workforce — to redirect spending toward artificial intelligence and international markets. CEO Carl Eschenbach said the company needs to 'operate with more speed and efficiency' as enterprise software competition intensifies. Workday plans to reinvest the savings into its AI-powered HR and finance tools.

1,750 affectedView Workday layoff history →

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