Meta is set to execute another round of layoffs, impacting approximately 5% of its workforce, according to an internal memo that has since been leaked.
This move will see over 3,000 employees leaving the company as part of the tech giant’s ongoing performance-based restructuring efforts.
Key Highlights:
– Meta’s Vice President of Human Resources informed employees on Friday that layoffs will commence next week.
– U.S.-based employees will be notified via email at 5 a.m. PT on Monday.
– The downsizing will affect around 3,000 staff members, marking another significant workforce adjustment.
Layoffs Timeline and Impact
The internal memo, originally obtained by Business Insider, was shared within Meta’s internal Workplace forum by Janelle Gale, Vice President of Human Resources.
It specifies that affected employees will receive official notifications through both their work and personal email addresses, with different time zones being accounted for. Some international employees may not receive their notifications until February 18.
“For teams that have a teammate or manager exit on Monday, I understand this might be a difficult day, and there could be some disruption and short-term impacts on your day-to-day work,” Gale acknowledged in the memo.
For U.S.-based employees, the notification emails will be sent at 5 a.m. PT on Monday, and within an hour, those affected will be locked out of Meta’s internal systems. The emails will contain termination details, including severance information.
Office Policy Adjustments
Gale also addressed logistical concerns in the memo, stating that while Meta’s offices will remain open, employees whose roles allow remote work may opt to stay home on Monday, with the day still counted as an “in-person” workday. This aligns with Meta’s hybrid work policy, which requires employees to be on-site three days a week.
Meta’s Approach to Workforce Restructuring
Meta has not disclosed a full list of impacted employees company-wide but plans to backfill the affected positions over an unspecified period. Additionally, employees whose managers are laid off will be contacted by newly assigned supervisors.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had previously signalled these layoffs, stating last month that he had “decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster.” He elaborated that while the company usually phases out underperforming employees over a year, this time, the cuts would be “more extensive” as part of the performance cycle concluding in February.
Industry-Wide Layoffs Continue
Meta’s latest job cuts align with broader downsizing trends across the tech industry. Amazon recently laid off dozens of employees, while Salesforce reportedly let go of around 1,000 workers earlier this year. As economic pressures mount, major tech firms continue to refine their workforce strategies, prioritizing efficiency and long-term sustainability.
With Meta executing another wave of layoffs, employees brace for yet another shake-up as the company refines its operational framework in an increasingly competitive landscape.
