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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 10, 2025

IBM Replaces Hundreds of Human Resources Staff with AI Technology

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 8, 2025
300 OF 282,200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: Human Resources.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

IBM has recently laid off approximately 300 employees in its Human Resources department as a result of integrating artificial intelligence into its operations. The company's CEO highlighted that AI technology has significantly reduced the need for human staff in this area. This move reflects IBM's ongoing transformation and adaptation to new technologies, aiming to enhance efficiency and streamline processes. The layoffs are part of a broader trend within the tech industry, where companies are increasingly leveraging AI to optimize workforce management.

International Business Machines Corporation cut 300 jobs affecting its Human Resources team as of May 8, 2025.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 282,200 people International Business Machines Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at International Business Machines Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 8,945 employees.

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Technology · 282,200 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
29K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025