Meta is laying off employees in multiple divisions this week, company spokesman Dave Arnold said confirmed for him threshold.
This includes Threads, WhatsApp, Instagram and Reality Labs.
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“Today, several teams at Meta are making changes to ensure resources are aligned with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy,” said Arnold. “This includes moving some teams to different locations and moving some employees into different roles. In situations like this where a role is eliminated, we work hard to find other opportunities for affected employees.”
Employees have confirmed the news on social media, including Jane Manchun Wong, a former technology journalist who joined Threads in 2023.
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In 2022, Meta laid off about 11,000 people 13% of its workforce. In 2023, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a “year of efficiency,” that included more layoffs of about 10,000 people.
In July, Meta reported a Quarterly loss of $4.5 billion in its Reality Labs division, which runs metaverse and VR projects.
It is not yet known how many employees are affected by Thursday's layoff.