Media watchdog says layoffs at top social media firms affecting moderation create ‘toxic environment’ as 2024 elections approach. Meta has reportedly began its latest round of layoffs, and approximately 10,000 employees will lose their jobs (April-May).

18 hours ago · Some Meta workers who lost their jobs Monday said they were "blindsided" given their track records. Meta announced in January plans to lay off 5% of its staff, with a focus on low performers.

1 day ago · Meta carrying out performance-based layoffs starting Monday, cutting 5% of staff Meta announced the cuts in mid-January as CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company wants the 'strongest talent' and ...

1 day ago · Meta began mass layoffs on employees across the world Monday. The company, which owns Facebook , is letting go of thousands of workers as it prepares to hire a round of machine learning engineers ...

1 day ago · Meta Platforms previously disclosed plans to eliminate just under 5,200 jobs in the Bay Area through multiple rounds of layoffs in 2022 and 2023, according to WARN notices on file with the state ...

Mar 7, 2023 · Meta, which has seen a slowdown in advertising revenue and has shifted focus to a virtual-reality platform called the metaverse, has been asking directors and vice presidents to make lists of employees that can be let go, the people said.

3 days ago · Meta informed U.S. staff in a leaked memo that they would find out if they were laid off on Monday at 5 a.m. PT. Meta plans to lay off over 3,000 workers.

Meta is prepping to lay off 10-20% of their workforce this week. While my coworkers are panicking, I’m applying to new opportunities. While it sucks, I’ve only been at Meta for 2 months so I’m sure I’m on the chopping block.

Oct 16, 2024 · In 2022, Meta laid off roughly 13% of its workforce, or 11,000 employees, for which CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally took responsibility. In 2023, Meta laid off another 10,000 employees and...

Jan 15, 2025 · Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is laying off about 5% of the company, or roughly 3,600 people, according to an internal memo shared with multiple news outlets this week.