Meta to Begin Layoffs Across All Operations on February 10

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is set to implement company-wide layoffs starting Monday, February 10, 2025.

Notifications will begin at 5 a.m. local time in most countries, including the United States. However, due to local regulations, employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt from these cuts.

Staff in over a dozen countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa will receive their notifications between February 11 and February 18.

The layoffs are expected to affect approximately 5% of Meta’s workforce. They will target the company’s lowest performers in what is termed “performance terminations.” This move is part of Meta’s broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on key areas of growth.

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Concurrently, Meta is expediting the hiring of machine learning engineers and other essential engineering roles. The hiring process is scheduled to take place between February 11 and March 13, aligning with Meta’s strategic priorities for 2025.

Unlike previous company-wide layoffs, Meta plans to keep its offices open on Monday and will not issue any additional updates regarding the decisions. The company has declined to comment further on the internal memos detailing these plans.