Employees at Meta are reportedly experiencing growing uncertainty and declining morale as the company prepares for another round of workforce reductions, according to a report by WIRED. Internal anxiety appears to be increasing as workers face concerns around layoffs, compensation changes and the company’s evolving focus on artificial intelligence.
The report stated that Meta is expected to reduce nearly 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting close to 8,000 employees. If implemented, the latest cuts would add to the roughly 25,000 positions the company has eliminated over the past four years as part of its broader restructuring and efficiency efforts.
Current and former employees cited in the report described a workplace environment marked by uncertainty and frustration. Several workers reportedly pointed to upcoming layoffs, reduced connection with the company’s broader mission and growing concerns over AI-led workplace changes as key factors affecting employee sentiment.
The report also suggested that some employees viewed the layoff process differently, with severance benefits reportedly leading some workers to hope they would be included in the cuts. Others believed employees directly involved in AI-related initiatives or those in highly- compensated positions appeared less affected by the uncertainty surrounding the restructuring.
Concerns have also reportedly emerged around technology deployed internally for AI-related initiatives. According to the report, some employees questioned software installed on company devices to monitor certain forms of activity as part of AI training efforts. The company has reportedly stated that safeguards were implemented and that collected information would be used only within the scope of the AI programme.
Employee concerns have also reportedly been linked to changes in compensation structures. The report stated that the stock-based component of annual raises had been reduced for a second consecutive year. Median total compensation reportedly declined last year even as the company continued to deliver strong financial performance.
The developments have also sparked broader conversations around employee representation. According to the report, some workers in the UK are exploring unionisation efforts centred around job security, workplace benefits and employee privacy concerns.
