Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026
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April 17, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
MisterPea
Big side effect of these layoffs is that new talent is reluctant to join, even for more pay. Stability is going to come at a large non-monetary premium these days
burnt-resistor
The playbook for minimal morale: round-after-round of haphazard layoffs, reorgs, and rebrands demonstrating leadership is clueless and doesn't care about workers whereas the traditional, sensible layoff strategy was "cut once deep." Top talent will never want to work for Meta regardless of TC.