What is Layoffs.fyi?
Layoffs.fyi is a specialized tracking platform that monitors layoffs in the technology sector and federal government job cuts. The tool aggregates data from public media reports to provide up-to-date information on companies and employees affected by layoffs. It presents statistics in reverse chronological order, allowing users to view trends over different years, including detailed breakdowns for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022.
The platform includes features such as layoff charts, lists of employees laid off, and methodology explanations to ensure transparency. Users can access crowdsourced layoff lists for recruiting purposes and subscribe to a newsletter for monthly updates. Layoffs.fyi is designed to help professionals, recruiters, and analysts stay informed about job market changes and economic trends in the tech and government sectors.
Features
- Layoff Tracking: Monitors tech and federal government layoffs with real-time data aggregation
- Yearly Breakdowns: Provides detailed statistics for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 with employee and company counts
- Layoff Charts: Visual representations of layoff trends and data analysis
- Crowdsourced Lists: Access to lists of employees laid off for recruiting purposes
- Newsletter Updates: Monthly email updates on layoff developments and insights
Use Cases
- Monitoring job market trends in the tech industry
- Recruiting professionals from companies with recent layoffs
- Analyzing economic impacts of government job cuts
- Researching layoff data for business planning and risk assessment
- Staying informed about workforce changes for career development
