Grammarly, the AI-driven writing assistant, is reportedly undergoing a workforce reduction, affecting approximately 230 employees as part of a restructuring effort. Of these, 82 individuals in the US are said to be impacted.
The move comes as the Ukraine-based company, wishes to better position itself for an AI-centric future. Media reports suggest that Grammarly conducted a thorough analysis of its organisational structure, assessing the current skill sets of its workforce, aligning them with its future strategic goals.
Notably, key positions such as the head of brand design, head of human insights, and 17 software engineers are reported to have been affected, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
In the country of its origin, Ukraine, Grammarly plans to lay off around 37 workers. The company has expressed its commitment to providing support for affected employees. Team members from Ukraine are set to receive compensation for a duration of six months, along with additional payments covering health insurance and career coaching.
Furthermore, terminated employees will be allowed to retain the laptops and other equipment issued by the company.
Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant that helps users improve their grammar, spelling and style. It integrates seamlessly into various platforms, offering real-time suggestions and corrections. Its core functionalities include reviewing spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, engagement and identifying mistakes in English texts. Additionally, it offers plagiarism detection and suggests replacements for identified errors.
The company has offices in San Francisco, Kyiv, New York City, Vancouver and Berlin.
