The Work From Home Layoff Shock at Meta has stunned thousands of employees around the world. The company first allowed many staff members to work from home. Soon after, it sent emails announcing layoffs. The Work From Home Layoff Shock at Meta quickly sparked discussion across the global tech industry.
Employees in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore received termination emails. The company sent them based on local time zones. Many workers in Singapore saw the message around 4 a.m. and learned they had lost their jobs.
Reports say Meta cut nearly 8,000 jobs in the latest round. This accounts for about 10 percent of the company’s workforce. Meta had around 78,000 employees before these layoffs.
The company says the move is part of a restructuring plan. Meta also plans to shift about 7,000 workers into teams focused on artificial intelligence. The company aims to expand its AI projects in the coming years.
