TechCrunch Announced on February 26 that it will lay off about 10% of its workforce, or about 4% of its total workforce. Google Is reportedly laying off about 20% of its global workforce, affecting about 170 employees. Amazon Is cutting about 5% of its staff, or 5% in the next few weeks. Facebook Announces on February 23 that it has laid off a third round of layoffs this year.