Meta faces another round of layoffs affecting Threads and other teams
The job cuts are part of the effort to reallocate resources and align with Meta’s long-term strategic goals.
Meta experienced another wave of layoffs on Wednesday, affecting multiple teams, including those working on Threads, recruiting, legal operations, and design. These cuts are part of the company’s ongoing effort to reallocate resources that are aligned with its strategic goals and location strategy. According to a statement from Meta, some teams were relocated, and certain employees were shifted to new roles, while others faced job eliminations. In cases where roles were cut, Meta stated that it works to provide new opportunities for affected employees.
While the exact number of layoffs remains unclear, social media posts and anonymous employee accounts suggest several team members were dismissed through video calls. Some of those affected received six weeks of severance pay. According to The Verge, teams from Meta’s Reality Labs, Instagram, and WhatsApp divisions were also impacted by this round of layoffs.
Why does it matter?
Meta has been undergoing significant workforce reductions following the company’s pandemic-era expansion. In 2022, the tech giant laid off 13% of its workforce—approximately 11,000 employees—with CEO Mark Zuckerberg taking responsibility for the decision. Another 10,000 employees were cut in 2023, along with the withdrawal of 5,000 open positions. These ongoing changes reflect Meta’s shift toward streamlining operations amid a challenging economic environment.
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