June 2025 Layoff Roundup: Tech Giants, Amazon + Early July Cuts

While the unemployment rates were down in June, many companies told a different story inside their boardrooms.  They are shedding jobs—not out of desperation, but out of strategic realignment. Big names are slashing traditional roles and redirecting talent and capital into AI, automation, and next-gen infrastructure.

Here’s what’s coming:

On July 2^nd, Microsoft confirmed a new round of layoffs, cutting approximately 9,000 jobs—roughly 4% of its global workforce. This marks its second significant reduction in 2025, following May’s 6,000-job cut.

• The layoffs span multiple divisions—notably Xbox Gaming, sales and marketing, and other support teams.

• The reductions seem aimed at flattening middle management, improving agility, and reallocating investment toward AI infrastructure and Copilot-driven offerings

Looking Back at June:

• Amazon

  • Cut under 100 roles in its Books division (Kindle and Goodreads) at the start of June to streamline non-core operations amid expanded investment in logistics and AI.

  • CEO Andy Jassy has stated that while AI will eliminate some jobs, it will also create roles in AI development and robotics.

• Microsoft

  • Earlier in June, Microsoft eliminated around 300 jobs in Redmond, largely tied to mixed reality and Azure divisions, ahead of July’s broader cuts.

• Google (Alphabet)

  • Laid off staff in finance, real estate, and support teams to eliminate redundancy and support its vision of an AI-first organization.

• ZoomInfo

  • Reduced more than 150 go‑to‑market roles, pivoting toward automated, AI-driven customer acquisition models.

• Disney

  • Let go of staff in its tech and media distribution units, consolidating streaming platforms and adopting automated content delivery.

• Intel

  • Prepared for up to 20% workforce reductions, particularly in corporate and planning roles, aiming to shift focus toward AI-specific chip R&D.

Why IT Asset Retrieval Matters More Than Ever

These layoffs—and consequent reorganizations—underscore a critical operational priority: retrieving IT equipment swiftly and efficiently.

1. Avoid hardware bottlenecks: With thousands of employees exiting companies or shifting teams, returned devices allow for seamless re-deployment.

2. Cost control: Repurposed laptops, phones, and monitors save capital amid tight budgets.

3. Security: Quick recoveries ensure data is wiped and secure, lowering the risk of corporate breaches.

4. Speed to onboarding: New hires, especially in AI and cloud roles, can plug in and produce immediately—without delays for new hardware.

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