Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Visa — see the list
Business Insider
More than 40 companies have laid off employees so far in 2026, continuing a trend of workforce reductions across industries like tech, media, and retail. Artificial intelligence is cited as a key driver for these cuts, alongside efforts to reduce bureaucracy and improve operational efficiency by firms such as Amazon, Meta, and Angi. Additionally, over 100 companies have filed WARN notices indicating further job cuts are anticipated this year.
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