Grim update for Facebook parent Meta as slashing of 10,000 jobs begins
Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday began its latest round of layoffs focusing on technical workers, who are often thought of as more immune to job cuts in Silicon Valley. Meta spokesperson Nkechi Nneji confirmed to CNN that some previously announced layoffs were taking place Wednesday, and pointed to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s March announcement that the company would cut another 10,000 employees in the coming months. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Meta starts subscription model for Facebook and Instagram verification. Looking for a new job or job candidate? Post jobs and search for local talent on 7NEWS Jobs >> Zuckerberg’s notice said that restructurings and layoffs in Meta’s tech groups would take place in April. Among those affected by Wednesday’s layoffs were members of the company’s sustainability, well-being, user experience, news feed and messaging teams, according to public LinkedIn posts. Meta reportedly told North American employees to work from home on Wednesday in anticipation ...