Dell Workforce Down 19% Since 2023 Amid Layoffs

Dell Technologies reported a 10% reduction in its workforce for fiscal year 2025, reducing its global staff from 120,000 to 108,000 employees as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures and business modernization initiatives. Over the past two years, Dell's workforce has declined by approximately 25,000 employees, reflecting a 19% reduction since 2023. The company has limited external hiring, reorganized employees, and enforced return-to-office mandates, which have been unpopular among staff. Despite these layoffs, Dell continues to emphasize its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, even as some tech companies scale back these programs following executive orders from President Trump. The company's financial performance has been mixed, with an 8% revenue increase in fiscal year 2024 but a 15% drop in shares in 2025. Dell's headcount adjustments are partly influenced by its strategic focus on AI technologies and cost management amid competitive market pressures.