Job Cuts in 2025 Continue Amidst Technological Advancements
Despite a strong financial performance, Salesforce joins a growing list of companies implementing job cuts in 2025.
Layoffs and Workforce Reductions
Layoffs and workforce reductions have become prevalent in 2025, following significant job cuts in various industries, including tech, media, finance, manufacturing, retail, and energy. The reasons for workforce reductions vary, but cost-cutting measures are prevalent.
Technological Advancements Driving Workforce Reductions
Technological advancements, particularly the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), are contributing to workforce reductions. According to a World Economic Forum survey, 41% of companies worldwide expect to reduce their workforces in the next five years due to AI.
List of Companies with Planned Job Cuts
* Kohl's: Reducing 10% of corporate roles
* CNN: Eliminating 200 television-focused positions
* Starbucks: Planning layoffs in March
* Stripe: Laying off 300 employees
* BP: Cutting 7,700 staff and contractor positions
* Meta: Reducing 5% of its workforce
* BlackRock: Cutting 1% of its workforce
* Bridgewater: Eliminating 7% of its staff
* The Washington Post: Laying off 4% of non-newsroom employees
* Microsoft: Planning unspecified job cuts
* Ally: Reducing less than 5% of its workforce
* Adidas: Planning to cut up to 500 jobs in Germany
* Salesforce: Eliminating more than 1,000 positions
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