Layoffs in United States

San Diego-based DNA sequencing leader Illumina laid off 151 employees at its headquarters and a nearby site, effective August 14, 2023. This is part of a broader cost-cutting plan to reduce annual expenses by over $100 million. The layoffs, primarily affecting manufacturing, engineering, and talent acquisition roles, represent a small fraction of its global workforce of 10,200. This action occurs amidst company turmoil, including a CEO resignation, a proxy fight, and ongoing legal battles over its contested acquisition of Grail, which regulators have ordered it to divest.

AppFolio laid off 149 employees representing approximately 9% of its workforce on 2023-08-17.

FlexCar laid off 20 employees on 2023-08-16.

CoinDesk, a crypto media business owned by Digital Currency Group, is reducing its workforce, impacting 16% of staff, as a required step to ensure financial soundness and facilitate a potential sale deal expected to close in the coming weeks.

Cybersecurity firm SecureWorks announced on August 14, 2023, that it will lay off approximately 300 employees, representing 15% of its global workforce. This marks the company's second round of job cuts in 2023, following a 9% reduction in February when it had about 2,149 full-time employees. CEO Wendy Thomas cited the need to simplify and scale the business to achieve profitable growth. The layoffs, expected to cost around $14.2 million in termination benefits and real-estate expenses, are part of a broader trend of workforce reductions in the tech and cybersecurity sectors, with affected employees' last day set for August 25.

SHINE Technologies, a Janesville, Wisconsin-based company in the nuclear technology and medical isotopes industry, has laid off 59 employees. The layoffs, announced in late 2023, affected a range of positions including a vice president, engineers, and support staff. The company, which had recently claimed a breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology, cited difficult market conditions, challenging long-term projects, and cash flow concerns due to a lack of financing and investment. CEO Greg Piefer stated the cuts were part of a focus on reaching a self-sustaining financial state. Affected workers received two months of pay and benefits.

Shutterfly, a California-based online photo printing and personalized goods company, is closing its manufacturing plant in Shakopee, Minnesota, resulting in the layoff of 246 employees. The closure, part of a strategy to consolidate operations into larger hubs, will be phased starting in October 2023, with the facility permanently shutting in June 2024. The company, which has operated the plant for nearly a decade, acknowledged the impact on workers and the local community and stated it would assist affected employees with job placement, internal transfers, or relocation support. This move reflects a restructuring effort within the competitive e-commerce and photo services industry.

StyleSeat representing approximately 17% of its workforce on 2023-08-09.

Niantic laid off 100 employees on 2023-08-09.

In August 2023, Blend Labs, Inc., a financial technology company providing software for the mortgage and banking industries, implemented its fifth round of layoffs within a year and a half. The company eliminated approximately 150 current positions, representing about 19% of its onshore workforce at the time, along with roughly 20 unfilled vacancies. This restructuring plan, announced on August 9, 2023, aimed to further streamline its title operations and corporate functions, including research and development, sales, and general administration. The move was part of Blend's ongoing efforts to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency amid challenging market conditions in the mortgage sector.

Caliva laid off 54 employees on 2023-08-08.

23andMe laid off 71 employees representing approximately 11% of its workforce on 2023-08-08.

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy, is laying off approximately 4% of its workforce, affecting hundreds of employees. The company, which employs around 10,000 people worldwide, announced the cuts in August 2023 as part of a restructuring effort to improve operational efficiency and adapt to changing market conditions in the tech industry. This move reflects broader challenges within the technology consulting sector as companies adjust to post-pandemic demand shifts and economic uncertainties.

Doximity laid off 100 employees representing approximately 10% of its workforce on 2023-08-08.

Rapid7 laid off 470 employees representing approximately 18% of its workforce on 2023-08-08.

Dell Technologies is implementing layoffs within its core sales teams as part of a strategic shift to a new partner-led go-to-market model, particularly for storage products. While the exact number of affected employees was not specified in this announcement, the company is restructuring to incentivize its direct sales force to sell more through channel partners. This move, confirmed by a Dell spokesperson, aims to enhance competitiveness and align with market demands that favor indirect sales. The layoffs occur in the broader context of the technology industry's adjustments and follow a larger reduction of 6,650 jobs announced by Dell earlier in the year. Partners view this change positively, seeing it as an opportunity to deepen collaboration with Dell and drive future growth.

Qomplx laid off 60 employees on 2023-08-04.

Discord has laid off nearly 40 employees, representing 4% of its workforce, as part of a company reorganization. The job cuts affected teams in marketing, design, and entertainment partnerships, with the company stating it is focused on long-term growth.

Aware on 2023-08-03.

Discord laid off 37 employees representing approximately 4% of its workforce on 2023-08-03.

HackerOne, a bug bounty and penetration testing platform, is laying off 12% of its workforce, impacting employees worldwide, as a one-time event due to the global economic slowdown and cost burdens from products that did not meet expectations. The company has over 450 employees, suggesting more than 50 are affected, with severance packages provided. The layoffs were announced on Wednesday.

Gem, a recruiting software company, has laid off approximately 70 employees due to challenging macroeconomic conditions that have led many companies to pause or slow hiring, reducing demand for its services. This workforce reduction, announced by CEO Steve Bartel, is aimed at extending the company's financial runway by multiple years to ensure long-term stability and continued service for customers. The layoffs reflect broader industry contractions affecting HR tech, as Gem adjusts its structure to weather a potential prolonged economic downturn while maintaining its product and service quality.

TripAdvisor on 2023-08-02.

BetterUp, a career coaching startup valued at nearly $5 billion, is laying off 16% of its workforce, affecting over 100 employees. The company, which employs Prince Harry as its chief impact officer, announced the cuts in August 2023 amid internal challenges, including missed financial targets and efforts to reduce overhead. This restructuring follows a period of tumult within the organization.

Israeli unicorn Augury, a provider of AI-driven mechanical diagnostics platforms, has laid off 70 employees, representing 18% of its workforce of 390. This marks the company's second round of layoffs in 2023, following a smaller reduction earlier in the year. The cuts are split equally between its Israeli and international teams. Founded over a decade ago, Augury experienced rapid growth, expanding from about 80 to 400 employees and increasing revenue tenfold in three years, bolstered by a $180 million funding round in late 2021 and the acquisition of Seebo in 2022. However, citing a need to streamline operations and pursue profitability amid challenging market conditions, the company made this difficult restructuring decision in August 2023 to ensure long-term success.

Salesforce laid off 50 employees on 2023-08-02.

Satellite-imagery and data-analysis company Planet announced a restructuring on Tuesday, laying off 117 employees, which represents about 10% of its workforce of approximately 1,000. The move is aimed at increasing focus on high-priority growth opportunities and improving operational efficiency to support the company's long-term strategy and path to profitability. CEO Will Marshall took responsibility for the decisions leading to the layoffs, citing that the company's expansion since its 2021 public listing had increased costs and complexity. This follows a lowered annual forecast earlier in the year due to a challenging macro environment.

Outreach representing approximately 5% of its workforce on 2023-08-01.

Indigo on 2023-08-01.

inDrive, a global ride-hailing and delivery service, laid off approximately 150 employees in early 2024, representing about 3% of its total workforce. The company cited a strategic restructuring to enhance operational efficiency and focus on core markets as the primary reason. This move reflects broader adjustments within the competitive tech and mobility industry, where inDrive operates as a mid-to-large-scale international firm. The layoffs were part of efforts to streamline operations amid evolving market demands and growth challenges.

Archipelago laid off 40 employees representing approximately 30% of its workforce on 2023-08-01.

Homology on 2023-07-28.

Datree, a Y Combinator-backed startup in the Kubernetes and DevOps security industry, is shutting down after six years, resulting in the layoff of its entire team. The company, which had developed an open-source policy management solution used by hundreds of companies daily, was unable to achieve a sustainable business model despite building a strong community with over 6,000 GitHub stars. The closure was announced by founders Shimon and Eyar, who expressed gratitude to their team, customers, investors, and the broader tech community for their support throughout the journey.

Degreed, an enterprise learning and skills development platform, has conducted a small-scale layoff, affecting an unspecified number of its employees. The company's co-founder and CEO, David Blake, announced the workforce reduction, framing it as a difficult but necessary tradeoff in the ongoing "remaking" of the business. The decision is part of a broader strategic realignment to focus on client needs and accelerate product innovation, aiming to solidify its position in the competitive EdTech industry. While the exact percentage of the workforce impacted is not disclosed, the move reflects the challenging operational decisions faced by scaling tech companies as they refine their focus and strive for sustainable growth.

ContextLogic Holdings Inc., the parent company of the e-commerce platform Wish, has undergone a significant transformation into a business ownership platform. As part of this strategic shift following its acquisition of US Salt in February 2026, the company has implemented layoffs. While the exact number of employees affected is not specified in the provided materials, the restructuring is a direct result of the company's move away from its core Wish marketplace operations to focus on acquiring and managing a portfolio of long-duration businesses. This reorganization, announced in early 2026, reflects a major pivot for the former e-commerce giant within the technology and retail sector.

Israeli AI transcription unicorn Verbit is laying off 60 employees, constituting about 6% of its 1,048-person workforce. This round, announced in July 2023, includes 20 layoffs in Israel and 40 abroad. The company, valued at $2 billion, cites a streamlining process to achieve profitability and eliminate role duplication following several acquisitions. This follows a previous 10% workforce reduction in July 2022. Verbit's employee count had recently doubled due to converting many freelancers to full-time staff.

Point laid off 61 employees representing approximately 28% of its workforce on 2023-07-27.

Calendly laid off 60 employees representing approximately 10% of its workforce on 2023-07-26.

Figure laid off 90 employees representing approximately 20% of its workforce on 2023-07-26.

Ripl, a startup in the technology industry, recently underwent a restructuring that resulted in layoffs, though the exact number of employees affected was not specified in the announcement. The company's CEO, Carey DiJulio, shared the difficult decision on LinkedIn, expressing heartbreak over letting go of talented team members while emphasizing optimism for the company's new direction. A talent directory was created to help those laid off find new opportunities, highlighting the impact on individuals within the small to mid-scale startup environment. The layoffs reflect broader challenges in leading a startup through change, with the post dated around 2022 based on the timeline.

Israeli cybersecurity startup Deep Instinct laid off 46 employees, representing over 15% of its roughly 300-person workforce, in July 2023. The cuts affected 19 staff in Israel and 27 across its European and U.S. offices. The company, which had raised significant funding including a $62 million round in 2022, also shifted its hiring strategy away from Israel, focusing recruitment on Europe and the U.S. This restructuring followed a leadership change in late 2022, with co-founder Guy Caspi moving from CEO to chairman. Deep Instinct provides AI-powered threat prevention and analysis platforms.

Pluralsight, a Draper-based technology company, has conducted its third round of layoffs in seven months, affecting an unspecified number of employees this week. This follows previous cuts of 400 workers in December and additional layoffs in April, reflecting ongoing restructuring within the firm. The company has not disclosed the exact figures for this latest reduction, including the total workforce or the percentage impacted. These repeated job cuts indicate continued adjustments in the tech industry as companies navigate economic challenges.

AppHarvest, a Kentucky-based indoor farming startup that once reached a $1 billion valuation, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 24, 2023. The company, which had aimed to revolutionize agriculture with high-tech greenhouses and create jobs in Appalachia, laid off nearly all of its workforce as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. While an exact layoff number isn't specified in this summary, the shutdown affected hundreds of employees across its multiple facilities. Founded in 2018 and backed by notable figures, AppHarvest struggled with persistent operational issues, labor challenges, and financial losses despite significant public and private funding, leading to its eventual collapse in the competitive agtech industry.

PathAI laid off 87 employees on 2023-07-21.

Software developer Phunware announced on Thursday that it will lay off approximately 33% of its workforce as part of a series of cost-cutting measures. The company, which operates in the technology and software industry, expects these actions to result in annual savings of over $5 million. Phunware's CFO stated that streamlining operations and reducing non-essential expenses are aimed at lowering operating costs, improving financial performance, and enhancing shareholder value. The announcement coincided with a decline in the company's stock, which has fallen about 52% year-to-date.

Inspirato, a luxury travel subscription service, laid off approximately 50 employees yesterday, representing about 6% of its workforce. The company, which provides affluent travelers with access to high-end vacation homes and hotels, is facing challenges specific to its business model. This move suggests that luxury subscription services may not hold the perceived value for wealthy customers that the company anticipated, highlighting difficulties within this niche segment rather than the broader luxury travel industry.

Blue Apron, a meal kit delivery company, conducted a corporate workforce reduction on July 19 as part of a restructuring plan tied to its recent transaction with FreshRealm. While the exact number of employees laid off was not specified in the disclosure, the move reflects ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to market challenges within the competitive food and e-commerce industry. This follows a broader trend of adjustments for the company, which has faced financial pressures and shifting consumer demands.

Square Roots, a vertical farming startup co-founded by Kimbal Musk, Elon Musk's brother, has shut down most of its locations and laid off the majority of its workforce. The company halted production at farms in Springfield, Ohio; Shepherdsville, Kentucky; and Kenosha, Wisconsin, in July 2024, with only one farm in Grand Rapids remaining open to service business partners. While an exact layoff count is unavailable, the company had an estimated 198 employees as of June, and reports indicate all on-site staff at the closed locations were terminated, with nearly all of the over two dozen employees at Grand Rapids also let go. This restructuring reflects challenges in the tech-driven agriculture industry as the startup, which had raised over $90 million, shifts its business model amid broader economic pressures.

Microsoft has laid off over 1,000 employees in the past week, primarily within its sales and customer service teams, including the dissolution of its "Digital Sales and Success" group. These cuts exceed the 10,000 job reductions announced earlier in 2023 and are part of a strategic shift to accelerate product consumption rather than traditional customer support. The layoffs, which also affected engineering and marketing roles, coincide with the start of Microsoft's new fiscal year in July and have been implemented with limited communication from leadership, leaving many managers and employees uncertain about the rationale.

Cameo laid off 80 employees on 2023-07-18.