The tech layoff wave is still going strong in 2024. Following significant workforce reductions in 2022 and 2023, this year has already seen

60,000 job cuts across 254 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs in the first months of 2024. Smaller-sized startups have also seen a fair amount of cuts, and in some cases, have shut down operations altogether.

By tracking these layoffs, we’re able to understand the impact on innovation across companies large and small. We’re also able to see the potential impact of businesses embracing AI and automation for jobs that had previously been considered safe. It also serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs and what could be at stake in regards to increased innovation.

Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of all the known layoffs in tech that have occurred in 2024, to be updated regularly. If you have a tip on a layoff, contact us here. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact us here.

• January 2024: 19,350 employees laid off — see all January 2024 Tech Layoffs
• February 2024: 15,589 employees laid off — see all February 2024 Tech Layoffs
• March 2024: 7,403 employees laid off — see all March 2024 Tech Layoffs
• April 2024: 22,153 employees laid off — see all April 2024 Tech Layoffs
• May 2024: 9,882 employees laid off — see all May 2024 Tech Layoffs

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