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Meta Platforms, Inc. (1 Meta Way) to Lay Off 20,000 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
20,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~28%
PLANNED DATE
Not disclosed
20,000 OF 72,404 EMPLOYEES

What we know

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. has announced that it will begin companywide layoffs starting on May 20, 2023. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort within the company. While specific numbers of affected employees have not been disclosed, the announcement indicates a significant reduction in workforce is planned. This move comes as Meta continues to navigate challenges in the tech industry and aims to streamline operations. Further details regarding the exact number of layoffs and specific departments affected have yet to be revealed.

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 20,000 jobs.

That is roughly 27.6% 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 20,000 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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