Oct 08

Companies that announced Major Layoffs and Hiring Freezes

Intellizence offers the latest Layoffs, Downsizing, Job Cuts, and Hiring Freeze data for market, customer, sales, and risk intelligence. We monitor public sources, such as news and WARN filings, for the latest layoff and hiring freeze announcements. We aggregate, de-duplicate, normalize, and deliver the curated layoff data through an API and a Web... read more →
Oct 08
Jul 21

Q2 2026 Global Layoffs: Companies Accelerated Restructuring, Automation and Cost-Cutting

Global companies announced another major wave of workforce reductions in the second quarter of 2026. The quarter was marked by large-scale restructuring programs, AI-driven efficiency initiatives, manufacturing consolidation, outsourcing, and business closures.   While technology companies continued to reduce headcount, the impact extended well beyond the technology sector. Automotive, manufacturing, banking,... read more →
Apr 10

Q1 2026 Layoffs – Major Reset by Companies

The first quarter of 2026 has delivered a reality check for the global workforce. From German automakers to Silicon Valley technology giants, some of the biggest employers have announced or executed cuts totalling over 180,500 positions — reshaping industries, displacing talent, and signalling a profound structural reset driven by AI... read more →
Mar 13

Top 10 Global Layoffs February 2026

February continued the global workforce reset as companies across industries intensified restructuring efforts. From technology and logistics to healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, organizations are recalibrating operations to protect margins, accelerate automation, and adapt to uneven global demand. A series of announcements highlighted how widespread the trend has become: Which Sectors... read more →
Feb 06

Top 10 Global Layoffs January 2026

January opened with a tough reality check for global employers. More than 67,000 jobs have been impacted across major companies in logistics, technology, retail, banking, manufacturing, and chemicals as part of restructuring efforts announced in early 2026. Employers are announcing significant layoffs as they recalibrate operations amid economic uncertainty, cost... read more →
Jan 17

Top 10 Largest Layoffs Announced in 2025

In 2025, some of the world’s largest enterprises announced massive workforce reductions, signaling a broad shift toward cost discipline, operational efficiency, and AI-led transformation. These layoffs are not isolated events—they reflect structural changes driven by macroeconomic pressure, slowing demand in key sectors, and rapid technological reorientation. From technology and logistics... read more →
Jun 11

Top 10 Major Layoffs Announced in May 2025

In May 2025, several major global companies announced significant layoffs, primarily as part of broader efforts to streamline operations, reduce costs, and adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. These measures, which include plant closures, business model shifts, and strategic pivots towards emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, reflect the intense pressures... read more →
May 07

Major Layoffs in April 2025: Key Workforce Shifts Across Sectors

April 2025 witnessed a sharp increase in global layoff activity, with several major companies announcing significant workforce reductions. From tech to transportation, firms are restructuring to respond to weakening demand, trade disruptions, and financial constraints. These actions underscore broader economic shifts and the increasing need for businesses to monitor workforce... read more →
Apr 17

Federal Layoffs Impact Workforce in Q1 2025

Q1 2025 marked one of the most turbulent quarters for the U.S. workforce as mass layoffs surged across sectors. An analysis of the Intellizence, Inc.  Layoff Dataset, shows over 580 companies across various sectors in the U.S. announced layoffs, affecting more than 220,000 employees. Layoffs Accelerated Month by Month The... read more →