Meta Platforms notified employees on Friday about upcoming job reductions, set to be announced on Monday. The company is reportedly making thousands of layoffs.
According to The Information, an internal memo from Meta sent to workers on Friday confirmed that affected employees will be removed from the company’s systems within an hour of notification and will later receive details about severance packages.
Last month, Meta informed employees of planned layoffs on Feb. 10. Reports indicate these cuts will impact 5% of Meta’s workforce, or roughly 3,600 individuals identified as low performers.
These layoffs align with a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Salesforce have announced similar reductions in 2025. The cuts coincide with increased investment in artificial intelligence across the sector, including at Meta.
Additionally, Meta’s restructuring includes reductions in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The company recently announced changes to hiring, development, and procurement practices, moving away from DEI-focused initiatives.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also signaled a shift in policy regarding the incoming administration of President Donald Trump. Last month, the company announced changes to its content moderation system, adopting a new “fact-checking” model similar to X’s Community Notes. The platform aims to foster more open discourse and collaborate with the White House on free speech initiatives globally.
As Meta prepares for these structural changes, employees and industry analysts are closely watching how these decisions will impact the company’s long-term growth and stability. While Meta is positioning itself as a leader in AI innovation, the layoffs raise concerns about workforce morale and the future of the tech job market as other companies follow suit in cost-cutting measures.
