Meta Set to Begin Mass Layoffs Next Week
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is set to commence a widely anticipated round of mass layoffs next week while simultaneously expediting the hiring process for machine learning engineers. This information was revealed in an internal memo obtained by Reuters on Friday.
According to the memo, layoff notices will begin rolling out on Monday at 5:00 AM (local time) across multiple countries, including the United States. However, employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt due to local regulations. In contrast, notices for employees in over a dozen countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa will be issued between February 11 and February 18.
Meta’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Janelle Gale, described the layoffs as “performance terminations.” However, a company spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.
Last month, Meta announced plans to cut 5% of its underperforming workforce while continuing to fill key positions. Unlike previous mass layoffs, this time the company will not shut down offices or provide additional updates.
Meanwhile, in a separate memo on Friday, Meta’s Vice President of Monetization Engineering, Peng Fan, urged employees to assist in the rapid recruitment process. He stated that hiring for machine learning engineers and other critical technical roles will take place between February 11 and March 13.
Fan added, “Thank you for your support in achieving our accelerated hiring goals and aligning with the company’s priorities for 2025.”
