Mark Zuckerberg plans to lay off an additional five percent of Meta’s workforce

Meta prepares for more layoffs, . CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a memo to the company that he plans to cut about five percent of “low performers.”

“I have decided to step up performance management and get rid of low performers faster,” Zuckerberg said in the note. “We typically manage people who do not meet expectations over the course of a year, but now we will make more comprehensive cuts based on performance over this cycle.”

All told, this could result in a 10 percent headcount reduction in Meta, once attrition is accounted for. Bloomberg He suggested that the next pink slips focus on people “who have been with the company long enough to get a performance review.”

Between increased layoffs and attrition, nearly 7,000 Meta employees may leave the company in the near future. This comes after a shooting spree ultimately affect . The company too Earlier this month.

“A leaner organization will deliver on its highest priorities faster,” Zuckerberg said in 2024. “People will be more productive, and their work will be more enjoyable and fulfilling.” Nothing says “fun and content” like living in constant fear of getting fired.

Meta has had an unusual year so far. We’re only halfway through January and Zouk Cross-platform meta, designated and To bend the knee. The company also changed its “hate content” policy to make it safer for homophobic people, and it turns out Instagram Shadow has been blocked Trending LGBTQ hashtags.