January 2026 Layoffs

In January 2026, 23 companies announced layoffs totaling 84,502 jobs. The largest single cut was UPS with 30,000 positions.

Total Jobs Cut
84,502
Companies
23
Largest Cut
UPS

All Layoffs in January 2026

CompanyPeople Cut% of WorkforceDateCategory
UPS30,0006.0%AI-DRIVEN
Amazon16,0004.6%AI-DRIVEN
Intel15,00013.6%RESTRUCTURE
Tyson Foods4,9003.5%RESTRUCTURE
Dow Chemical4,50012.5%AI-DRIVEN
ASML1,7003.9%RESTRUCTURE
Ericsson1,60012.7%WEAK DEMAND
Mastercard1,4004.2%COST CUT
Ultium Cells1,33478.5%WEAK DEMAND
General Motors1,1400.7%WEAK DEMAND
Macy's1,0501.2%RESTRUCTURE
FedEx8560.2%RESTRUCTURE
Home Depot8000.2%RESTRUCTURE
Nike7751.0%AI-DRIVEN
Alan Ritchey72924.3%COST CUT
Pinterest70014.9%AI-DRIVEN
Target5000.1%RESTRUCTURE
Angi3507.0%AI-DRIVEN
Peloton28611.0%COST CUT
BlackRock2501.2%COST CUT
Horizon BCBS NJ2425.0%COST CUT
GXO Logistics2200.1%RESTRUCTURE
SFC Global (Schwan's)1703.4%RESTRUCTURE
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