Tech layoffs: Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle and Intel among companies that have cut jobs in 2025

The tech industry continues to face significant job cuts in 2025, with over 22,000 layoffs already recorded, following 150,000 in 2024. Major companies like Microsoft, Intel, and Salesforce are reducing their workforces, driven by AI adoption and automation. Simultaneously, President Trump’s new executive order increases H-1B visa fees, potentially impacting foreign tech workers’ opportunities.