Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 5%, targeting its lowest-performing employees. The company, which employs over 72,000 individuals globally, communicated this decision through an internal memo posted on its Workplace forum by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The affected staff members will be notified by February 10, with those outside the United States being informed on February 10 or later.
This move marks Meta's most significant round of layoffs since the major cuts in 2022 and 2023, during which the company eliminated 21,000 jobs—nearly a quarter of its total workforce. By focusing on underperforming staffers, Meta aims to streamline operations and align its team with the company's strategic objectives. In the memo, Zuckerberg emphasized the need to "move out low performers faster," preparing the company for what he described as an "intense year" in 2025.
The decision to implement these layoffs reflects Meta's commitment to building world-leading technologies and maintaining its competitive edge in the tech industry. A separate message from a company director reiterated that the cuts would affect approximately 5% of Meta's lowest performers, underscoring the firm's focus on optimizing its workforce for future challenges.
Meta has assured that severance packages will be provided in line with those offered in previous layoffs. This commitment aims to support affected employees during their transition and aligns with the company's past practices of offering assistance in such scenarios.