Meta Employees Push Back on Layoff Criteria Amid Workforce Cuts
Meta Employees Challenge Layoff Justifications as Job Cuts Expand
As Meta moves forward with its latest round of layoffs, employees are pushing back against the company’s reasoning that the cuts are aimed at eliminating low-performers. Several former employees told Business Insider that they were “blindsided” by the decision, despite receiving positive midyear performance reviews.
Concerns Over Job Prospects and Reputation
The layoffs, which Meta framed as a way to streamline operations, have left some workers worried about future job opportunities. Since the company has positioned the cuts as performance-based, employees fear that prospective employers may view them as low-performers, potentially harming their careers.
Internal Documents Reveal Higher Performers Were Also Cut
According to internal documents reviewed by Business Insider, some higher-performing employees were also affected. Meta managers were reportedly instructed to meet workforce reduction targets, even if it meant letting go of employees with strong performance records when not enough lower performers were available for cuts.
What’s Next for Meta Employees?
With ongoing layoffs and restructuring, Meta’s workforce remains on edge about future job security. The backlash from employees highlights the challenges tech giants face in maintaining trust while navigating cost-cutting measures.
