Meta CTO Warns Morale at Two-Decade Low After 10% Layoffs
META•In a memo, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth flagged morale as one of its worst in 20 years after May’s layoffs of 8,000 employees, about 10% of the global workforce. The company boosted budgets for travel, events and office perks and now allows AI team reassignees to apply for other roles.
1. Employee Morale at Two-Decade Low
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth described employee morale as among the worst in two decades following the May layoffs of 8,000 staff, or about 10% of its global workforce. He compared the current atmosphere to the period after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, underscoring heightened discontent.
2. Internal Memo Highlights Restructuring Failures
An internal memo acknowledged that the AI restructuring lacked clear vision and support, admitting it had undermined the trust employees had in leadership and their career growth. It committed to greater transparency and encouragement of smart risks to rebuild confidence.
3. Perk Increases and Role Flexibility
To address engagement, Meta has increased budgets for travel, events and office perks such as snacks. Employees reassigned to AI teams can now apply for other roles within the company, offering more career flexibility to retain talent.
