September 2025: A Stark Reminder of Job Security in Tech
September emerged as a devastating month for tech workers, witnessing 19,305 layoffs—a staggering 12% of all job losses this year. Here’s the breakdown:
- Total Layoffs: 156,726 across 540 companies
- Daily Average: 572 jobs lost
- Key Contributors: Accenture (11,000), Fiverr (30% of workforce), and Just Eat (450 jobs)
Underlying Causes:
- Companies cite AI, automation, and restructuring as key drivers.
- Profitable firms, like Accenture, are choosing technology over human talent despite earnings growth.
The message is clear: job security is no longer guaranteed by performance but by being irreplaceable.
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