According to a report by Bloomberg, Meta officially launched a layoff plan on Monday local time, primarily targeting "underperforming" employees. At the same time, Meta is actively seeking new talent to strengthen its market position in the field of artificial intelligence.
The layoffs will affect approximately 3,600 employees, accounting for 5% of Meta's total workforce. Affected employees were notified of the news via email. Domestic employees in the U.S. will receive severance pay including 16 weeks of salary, along with an additional two weeks of pay based on their length of service. Meanwhile, employees who meet performance standards will continue to receive bonuses and will be awarded company stock in this month's stock reward cycle.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated in a letter to management that the layoffs will create space for the company to recruit "top talent." Zuckerberg had previously disclosed this news in mid-January, noting that U.S. employees would be notified by February 10, with international employees learning of the results shortly thereafter.
In recent years, Meta has continued to lay off employees to improve company efficiency. In 2022 and 2023, the company had already laid off thousands of workers. This round of layoffs is expected to be completed before the end of the performance evaluation cycle in February. At the end of January, Zuckerberg told investors that Meta plans to invest billions of dollars in artificial intelligence infrastructure, indicating the company's commitment to future development.
Key Points:
🌟 Meta plans to lay off about 3,600 employees, mainly targeting underperformers.
💼 Laid-off employees will receive severance pay and stock rewards to ensure their basic interests.
🤖 The company will use the space created by the layoffs to attract top talent and enhance its competitiveness in the AI field.
