Meta lays off 8,000 employees in restructuring push
Meta has begun laying off 8,000 employees as part of a restructuring effort, with notifications sent via email starting Wednesday morning in Asia. U.S. employees are expected to receive their notices later in the day. The layoffs are part of Meta's broader reorganization to streamline operations and focus on AI and other priorities.
Key facts
- 8,000 Meta employees are being laid off
- Notifications went out Wednesday morning starting in Asia
- U.S. employees expected to hear during their morning
- Layoffs are part of a restructuring effort
Entities
Institutions
- Meta
Locations
- Asia
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —