Meta announced a new round of layoffs affecting multiple teams across its organization, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs. The company frames these changes as a strategic realignment of resources rather than widespread cuts.

Key Details:

• Affected teams include Facebook, recruiting, legal operations, and design
• Some employees were offered alternative positions or severance packages
• Notable layoff includes Jane Manchun Wong from the Threads team
• Reports suggest some terminations were related to misuse of employee meal credits

Recent History of Meta Layoffs:

• 2022: 11,000 employees laid off (13% of workforce)
• 2023: 10,000 workers cut plus 5,000 open roles eliminated
• Current layoffs are part of Meta's continued "rightsizing" efforts following pandemic-era hiring

Official Statement: "Today, a few teams at Meta are making changes to ensure resources are aligned with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy. This includes moving some teams to different locations, and moving some employees to different roles."

These changes reflect Meta's ongoing efforts to optimize operations and resource allocation across its various platforms and initiatives.

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