Mass Layoffs Define 2025: Over 1.1 Million Job Cuts Across Major US Companies
Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 7:19 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade
The year 2025 has recorded over 1.1 million layoffs in the United States, the highest since 2020, with major companies across technology and logistics sectors implementing significant workforce reductions. Technology giants including Amazon (14,000 jobs), Intel (24,000 jobs), and UPS (48,000 jobs) have announced substantial layoffs driven by AI automation, cost reduction measures, and strategic pivots toward artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure.
