Meta Layoffs: Will More Job Cuts Follow on May 20? HR Responds
Meta is planning to lay off nearly 16,000 employees in the coming months, with the first phase expected to impact about 8,000 workers starting on May 20, 2026. Meta's chief people officer Janelle Gale stated that the company cannot rule out further layoffs.
Meta plans to lay off nearly 16,000 employees, with the first phase impacting around 8,000 workers starting May 20, 2026. This restructuring aims to streamline operations and enhance investments in artificial intelligence. Meta currently has over 78,000 employees. The company's chief people officer, Janelle Gale, informed employees that further layoffs cannot be ruled out. Meta has tripled COBRA healthcare coverage to 18 months for affected employees. The company's infrastructure spending will double this year to between $125 billion and $145 billion, largely to support AI initiatives.
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