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Meta Plans to Lay Off 16,000 Employees, 8,000 on May 20

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
16,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~22%
16,000 OF 72,404 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. - 1 Hacker is set to lay off a total of 16,000 employees in the coming months, with 8,000 layoffs scheduled for May 20. This significant workforce reduction reflects the company's ongoing restructuring efforts amid challenging market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs. The exact locations and departments affected by these layoffs have not been disclosed. The announcement indicates a proactive approach to adapt to the evolving business landscape and maintain competitiveness.

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 16,000 jobs.

That is roughly 22.1% of the 72,404 people Meta Platforms, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 100 layoff events at Meta Platforms, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 83,395 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Meta Platforms, Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 16,000 employees. If you work there, what are you hearing internally? Which teams expect to be affected? You can post anonymously below.

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