The social media giant Meta is initiating another round of job cuts. This time, however, the number is expected to be small. The company has begun reducing staff across various teams, including those at WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. Meta laid off about 11,000 employees in 2022 and another 10,000 in 2023, and the multiple rounds of layoffs do not seem to stop anytime soon.
Jane Manchun Wong, a Meta employee, shared on Threads that she has been laid off by the company. “I’m still trying to process this but I’m informed that my role at Meta has been impacted. Thank you to everyone, especially my Threads and Instagram teammates, for my wild journey at Meta. If anyone is interested in working together esp on software/security engineering, please reach out via my email, LinkedIn, etc noted on my personal website,” she wrote.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed the layoffs in a statement to The Verge. Dave Arnold, the company's spokesperson, said, "Today, a few teams at Meta are making changes to ensure resources are aligned with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy.”
He also noted that the restructuring involves relocating some teams and transitioning certain employees to different roles. “In situations like this, when a role is eliminated, we work hard to find other opportunities for impacted employees,” he stated. However, the exact number of layoffs remains unclear, as Meta has not disclosed the specific figures.
Meanwhile, in March 2023, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the company aims to operate more efficiently regarding its workforce. He stated, “A leaner org will execute its highest priorities faster. People will be more productive, and their work will be more fun and fulfilling. "
The tech sector worldwide has been dealing with challenging times, and the employees are feeling the heat in the form of multiple rounds of layoffs.
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