Meta is introducing a series of workplace measures aimed at rebuilding employee morale after months of organisational restructuring, layoffs and AI-driven role changes reportedly left many employees dissatisfied.
According to reports, Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s chief technology officer, acknowledged during an internal meeting earlier this month that employee morale is among the lowest the company has experienced in recent years. He reportedly described the current mood as one of the toughest periods for the organisation since the Cambridge Analytica crisis, reflecting growing concerns over trust, career stability and workplace culture.
The decline in morale follows significant workforce changes. Meta recently reduced nearly 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting around 8,000 employees. At the same time, more than 6,500 employees were reassigned to the company’s Applied AI division to support its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. Reports indicate that many employees have struggled to adapt to their new responsibilities, with some expressing frustration over the nature of the work.
Employee concerns have also been fuelled by reports that the company plans to monitor keystrokes and mouse activity of US-based employees as part of efforts to improve AI systems. The move has reportedly sparked debate around employee privacy and workplace trust.
To address these concerns, Meta is introducing several management and workplace changes. Managers will oversee smaller teams, with a cap of 20 direct reports, allowing for more personalised guidance and career support. The company also plans to provide optional AI coaching programmes to help employees build AI-related skills as the organisation continues to integrate AI across its operations.
In addition, Meta is looking to improve the everyday employee experience by expanding workplace perks, including offering more snacks and refreshments in its offices. The move is part of a broader effort to make the workplace more engaging while rebuilding confidence among employees following months of uncertainty.
The latest initiatives underline the growing challenge organisations face in balancing rapid AI transformation with employee engagement, trust and workplace culture.
