On Friday, Meta informed its employees about an upcoming round of layoffs that will affect around 3,000 workers, which constitutes roughly 5% of its 72,000-strong workforce.
Layoff Notification Details
The announcement, which was shared with Business Insider and posted internally by Janelle Gale, the Vice President of Human Resources, detailed the timeline for notifications.
Employees impacted by performance-related layoffs can expect to receive emails early Monday morning at 5 a.m. PT for those in the U.S. For those in other time zones, notifications will begin rolling out at 1 p.m. PT on Sunday.
International employees might not be aware of their status until February 18.
Once they receive the email, employees will have only an hour before losing access to company systems.
The email will not only confirm their termination but will also provide information regarding their severance packages.
Gale acknowledged that the sudden absence of colleagues or managers could disrupt the workflow for teams, and she expressed awareness of the challenges this might pose.
Work From Home and Office Status
While Meta’s offices will remain open on Monday, employees are welcome to work from home, provided their roles allow for it.
This at-home work will still count as in-office time under the company’s hybrid model, which mandates three days of on-site attendance each week, along with two days of remote work.
The memo also included a FAQ segment, making it clear that Meta will not be revealing the identities of those laid off to the entire organization post-notification.
The company plans to address the filling of those roles at a later date.
Employees whose managers are among those let go can expect updates from their newly assigned managers.
Shift in Performance Management
In a conversation last month, Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, outlined the company’s decision to enhance its performance management approach.
He noted a shift towards quicker removals for underperforming employees.
Historically, Meta took about a year to address performance issues, but the latest assessment cycle will see more immediate consequences.
This trend of layoffs isn’t unique to Meta.
Other major tech firms, such as Amazon and Salesforce, have also recently made similar moves to reduce their workforce.
Source: Entrepreneur