Companies which laid off workers in 2026

July 8, 2026

by Pranay

Companies which announced layoffs in 2026:

  1. Microsoft

    2. Microsoft announced layoffs affecting approximately 4,800 employees across its sales, Xbox, and commercial divisions as part of its AI-focused restructuring.

  2. Amazon

    3. Amazon announced layoffs of approximately 16,000 corporate employees, continuing its efforts to streamline operations and increase AI investments.

  3. Oracle

    4. Oracle announced layoffs impacting approximately 21,000 employees globally as part of its cloud and AI transformation strategy.

  4. Intel Corporation

    5. Intel continued its restructuring in 2026, cutting approximately 25,000 employees while reducing costs and expanding its semiconductor manufacturing strategy.

  5. Cisco Systems

    6. Cisco laid off approximately 4,000 employees as it shifted investments toward AI, networking, and cybersecurity.

  6. Meta Platforms

    7. Meta announced targeted layoffs affecting approximately 1,500 employees while continuing to reorganize teams around AI initiatives.

  7. Salesforce

    8. Salesforce reduced its workforce by approximately 1,000 employees across marketing, product management, and analytics teams.

  8. PayPal

    9. PayPal announced workforce reductions affecting approximately 4,500 employees as part of its operational efficiency strategy.

  9. IBM

    10. IBM announced layoffs affecting an estimated 3,000–9,000 employees while increasing investments in AI and hybrid cloud technologies.

  10. Samsung Electronics

    11. Samsung announced workforce reductions in selected business units as part of global restructuring and cost optimization efforts.

  11. Robinhood

    12. Robinhood implemented targeted layoffs while reorganizing operations and focusing on core financial products.

  12. LinkedIn

    13. LinkedIn announced workforce reductions in selected teams as part of organizational restructuring.

  13. Wix

    14. Wix reduced its workforce during 2026 while increasing investments in AI-powered website development tools.

  14. Groupon

    15. Groupon announced layoffs as part of its ongoing business turnaround and cost-cutting efforts.

  15. Volkswagen

    16. Volkswagen announced plans to eliminate up to 100,000 positions through factory closures, restructuring, and workforce reductions.

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