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Meta Platforms, Inc. Experiences Mass Layoffs Under CEO Mark Zuckerberg

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
11,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~15%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Nov 9, 2023
11,000 OF 72,404 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Menlo Park, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. has recently laid off approximately 11,000 employees, marking a significant reduction in its workforce as part of a broader restructuring effort. CEO Mark Zuckerberg communicated a farewell message to the affected employees, emphasizing the company's need to streamline operations amid challenging economic conditions. The layoffs are part of a strategic shift to focus on efficiency and cost-cutting measures. This decision reflects the ongoing pressures faced by the tech industry, as companies adapt to changing market dynamics. The layoffs occurred on November 9, 2023, impacting various roles within the organization, particularly in the company's core business areas.

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 11,000 jobs as of November 9, 2023.

That is roughly 15.2% 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 11,000 jobs on November 9, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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