US tech giants have started 2025 with significant personnel changes. Thousands of highly skilled workers risk losing their jobs as Meta, Microsoft, and BlackRock announce new layoffs.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, continues its policy of boosting productivity. Mark Zuckerberg has announced another wave of layoffs, which will begin on February 10. Since 2022, the company has already laid off over 21,000 employees, and now the focus is on those whom management believes do not meet performance standards.
Microsoft also plans changes within its workforce. While the company has not disclosed the exact number of layoffs, it emphasizes the need for improved employee performance amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
BlackRock, the world’s largest investment company, announced the layoff of 200 employees, which constitutes 1% of its entire staff. This is part of a strategic reorganization aimed at optimizing the company’s resources. Meanwhile, Bridgewater Associates is reducing its workforce by 7%, returning to 2023 levels.
The Washington Post has also joined the wave of layoffs, dismissing 4% of its non-editorial staff. Financial company Ally plans to lay off nearly 500 people, which is about 5% of its total workforce.
According to the World Economic Forum, automation could affect 85 million jobs worldwide by 2030, fully replacing them. However, 97 million new jobs will be created, related to new technologies and artificial intelligence.
