IBM Layoffs 2025: The tech world was shaken this week as IBM announced plans to lay off approximately 9,000 employees across its US operations while simultaneously listing thousands of new positions in India. This strategic shift represents one of the largest workforce restructurings in IBM’s 112-year history and signals a dramatic change in how global tech companies are approaching talent distribution.
The US Layoffs – By the Numbers
9,000 Positions Eliminated Nationwide
IBM’s workforce reduction affects multiple business units and geographic locations:
Cloud Division: 25% of Cloud Classic team (originally from SoftLayer acquisition)
Consulting: Multiple practice areas impacted
Corporate Functions: HR, finance, and internal IT teams