Tech layoffs 2025: ADM cuts 700, Salesforce drops 1,000 amid industry bloodbath!
Major tech and corporate firms continue slashing jobs in 2025. Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon had already announced layoffs. Now, Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Salesforce have joined the trend.
ADM Cuts 700 Jobs
ADM, a global grain trader, plans to cut 700 jobs. The company aims to reduce expenses by $500 million to $750 million over the next three to five years. CEO Juan Luciano cited “softer market conditions and policy uncertainty” as key reasons. ADM is adjusting to a shifting global market and expects more challenges ahead.
Salesforce Lays Off 1,000 Employees
Salesforce plans to cut over 1,000 jobs while hiring for new AI-driven roles. A Bloomberg report revealed that affected employees can apply for other positions within the company. However, it remains unclear which divisions will face the most impact.
Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon Follow Suit
Other tech giants have also reduced staff in response to market instability and economic pressure.
- Microsoft initiated performance-based job cuts. Affected employees lost their jobs immediately without severance pay.
- Meta will lay off 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce. CEO Mark Zuckerberg informed staff via an internal memo, stating he would “raise the bar on performance management.”
- Amazon reportedly plans to cut up to 14,000 administrative positions by early 2025. A Morgan Stanley report estimates these layoffs will save $3 billion annually. Additionally, Amazon is letting go of 200 workers in its “Fashion and Fitness” division.
Industry Faces Uncertainty
The wave of layoffs highlights ongoing economic challenges and shifting industry priorities. Companies are focusing on AI, efficiency, and cost-cutting measures to stay competitive in an uncertain market.
