tracking job cuts
The last time I tracked lots of job cuts was back in the Bush, Jr (Shrub) years. Here we are again, another Republican fucking shit up.
I don't trust AI. Most info below via AI:
As of September 2025, U.S. employers announced 946,426 job cuts, primarily driven by federal government restructuring and cuts in the tech and retail sectors. Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas projects that job cuts could exceed 1 million by the end of the year, the highest since 2020.
Key layoff figures for 2025:
Year-to-date (through September): 946,426 job cuts announced.
September: 54,064 job cuts announced, a 37% decrease from August.
Third quarter (Q3): 202,118 planned layoffs were announced, the highest Q3 total since 2020.
Federal government: This sector accounts for the highest number of cuts, with 299,755 announced through September.
The majority were federal workers impacted by restructuring under the new administration.
Tech sector: Over 107,000 job cuts were announced through September, although this represents an 8% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Artificial intelligence was cited as a contributing factor for over 17,000 of these cuts.
Major companies with job cuts in 2025
UPS: Cut 48,000 jobs by October 2025, largely to control costs.
Amazon: Announced plans in late October to eliminate 14,000 corporate roles, citing advances in AI.
Microsoft: Made multiple rounds of cuts throughout the year, with a single round in July affecting an estimated 9,000 employees.
ConocoPhillips: Cut up to 25% of its workforce, impacting up to 2,950 employees.
Chegg: Reduced its workforce by about 45%, or 388 roles, in October, citing the impact of AI.
Estée Lauder: Announced plans in February to cut 5,800 to 7,000 jobs over two years as part of a restructuring.
Intel: In July, the company began a process to lay off more than 5,000 employees across four states.
Factors contributing to job cuts in 2025
Federal budget cuts: A significant portion of layoffs, particularly impacting the government and non-profit sectors, resulted from federal budget reductions and the reorganization of departments.
Economic conditions: Market uncertainty, persistent inflation, and fluctuating consumer demand were cited by many companies as reasons for workforce reductions.
Technological change: The increasing adoption of AI and automation led to layoffs across the tech, media, and other industries as companies restructured and eliminated roles.
Corporate restructuring: Many businesses underwent restructuring efforts to increase efficiency, streamline operations, and cut costs.
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https://layoffs.fyi is the site I found recently. Sortable columns, different filters. Lots of data on here, but some is difficult to access
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