The roster of businesses reducing their workforce this year features Angi and Tailwind, along with many more signaling potential layoffs.

Layoffs Begin Early in 2026

As 2026 unfolds, several companies have already started reducing their workforce. Notably, Angi and Tailwind have both announced staff cuts this year.

• Angi recently attributed its decision to eliminate approximately 350 positions to advancements in artificial intelligence.
• Tailwind has also downsized its team, citing similar reasons.
• Below is a summary of organizations initiating layoffs in 2026.

The trend of workforce reductions continues into the new year, with companies such as Angi—formerly known as Angie's List—and the web platform Tailwind, both announcing job cuts. The influence of artificial intelligence has been cited as a significant factor behind these decisions.

According to WARN Tracker, over 100 companies—including major names like Amazon, Nike, and Verizon—have filed official WARN notices indicating upcoming layoffs in 2026. Some of these reductions are part of previously disclosed plans.

This wave of job cuts follows three consecutive years of substantial downsizing across industries such as technology, media, finance, and retail.

These changes are occurring as artificial intelligence, regulatory shifts, and broader economic trends reshape the business environment.

A World Economic Forum report from last year revealed that about 41% of global companies anticipate reducing their staff within the next five years due to the growing adoption of AI. The same study predicts that roles in big data, fintech, and AI will double by 2030.

In 2025, Business Insider tracked layoffs at roughly 65 prominent firms, including Amazon, Meta, Paramount, and Starbucks. The monitoring of layoffs will continue throughout 2026, based on company statements, WARN filings, and independent reporting.

Companies Announcing Layoffs in 2026

The following organizations have begun workforce reductions this year, listed alphabetically:

Angi

Angi, the well-known platform for contractor listings previously called Angie's List, revealed in January that it would be letting go of around 350 employees. The company explained that these cuts are intended to lower operational costs and streamline its structure for future growth, emphasizing the role of AI-driven efficiency improvements in this decision.

According to a January 7 SEC filing, Angi expects these layoffs to result in annual savings of $70 million to $80 million, though the process itself will incur costs between $22 million and $30 million.

Tailwind

Tailwind, a widely used web tool, announced in January that it had reduced its engineering team from four to one, citing a significant drop in revenue linked to AI advancements.

CEO Adam Wathan shared in a January 6 GitHub comment that "75% of the people on our engineering team lost their jobs here yesterday because of the brutal impact AI has had on our business," a statement that quickly drew attention within the tech sector.

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