{"id":9257,"date":"2026-03-16T11:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automationnation.us\/en\/meta-reportedly-considering-layoffs-that-could-affect-20-of-the-company-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:00:52","slug":"meta-reportedly-considering-layoffs-that-could-affect-20-of-the-company-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automationnation.us\/en\/meta-reportedly-considering-layoffs-that-could-affect-20-of-the-company-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>**Meta Reportedly Weighs Layoffs Affecting Up To 20% of Workforce**<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate that Meta Platforms, Inc. is actively considering significant layoffs that could impact as many as 20% of its employees. The potential restructuring comes amidst a challenging period for the tech giant, which has seen declining revenue growth, increased competition, and substantial investment in its metaverse initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Sources suggest that managers are being asked to identify low-performers, signaling a move towards a more stringent workforce management approach. If implemented, a 20% reduction would represent a substantial shake-up for the company, following earlier, smaller rounds of layoffs and a broader hiring freeze announced in 2022. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously warned employees that the company would need to &#8220;do more with less,&#8221; and these reported considerations align with a renewed focus on efficiency and cost reduction across the organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>**Meta Reportedly Weighs Layoffs Affecting Up To 20% of Workforce** Reports indicate that Meta Platforms, Inc. is actively considering significant layoffs that could impact as many as 20% of its employees. 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