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Facebook parent Meta confirms layoffs at WhatsApp, Instagram

| @indiablooms | Oct 17, 2024, at 08:30 pm

California/IBNS: After laying off 11,000 employees in 2022 and another 10,000 in 2023, Meta is conducting another round of job cuts, though this time on a much smaller scale, reports the Verge.

According to the report, the layoffs are affecting various teams, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads, among others.

Jane Manchun Wong, a Meta employee, shared her experience of being laid off in a post on Threads.

She wrote, “I’m still trying to process this, but I’ve been informed that my role at Meta has been impacted. Thank you to my Threads and Instagram teammates for the wild journey at Meta. If anyone is interested in working together, especially on software/security engineering, please reach out via my email or LinkedIn.”

Meta confirmed the layoffs in a statement to the Verge.

Dave Arnold, a Meta spokesperson, said, “Today, a few teams at Meta are making changes to ensure resources are aligned with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy.”

He also mentioned that the restructuring includes relocating some teams and reassigning employees to new roles. While efforts are being made to find other positions for affected staff, Meta has not disclosed the exact number of layoffs.

In March 2023, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the importance of efficiency, stating, “A leaner organization will execute its highest priorities faster. People will be more productive, and their work will be more fun and fulfilling.”

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