Labor & HR

April U.S. Tech Layoffs: 33,361; 40% of 83,387 Total Job Cuts

April saw 33,361 tech sector layoffs from the total 83,387 job cuts across all industries—approximately 40% concentration in tech. Q1 cumulative tech layoffs reached approximately 80,000, with half tied to AI-related decisions.

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