The Weekly Cut · published Feb 9, 2025
AI layoffs this week: Feb 3, 2025 – Feb 9, 2025
The largest event of the week was Workday, with 1,750 roles cut (8.5% of workforce cut via SEC-filed restructuring; CEO memo cited AI demand and reprioritizing investment toward AI, alongside general restructuring. Company said it would keep hiring in strategic areas.). Across the week, cuts touched technology.
Every figure below links to its company timeline and public source. Attribution labels follow the methodology.
Every cut this week
| Date | Company | Industry | Attribution | Jobs cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 | Workday | Technology | Mixed | 1,750 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Salesforce | Technology | Reported | 1,000 |