Tag: Meta
50 layoffs at Meta’s Facebook Messenger to drive efficiency
Facebook Messenger, a flagship product within the Meta ecosystem, has announced a significant downsizing of its workforce. The company has laid off 50 employees...
Zuckerberg highlights the benefits of downsizing
In a podcast, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta, shared statements that offer a wider perspective, moving beyond just rectifying past hiring surges.
Zuckerberg pointed out that the tech...
Meta’s graphic content moderator to get mental-health support
On 19 January, 2024, news reports revealed that the mental well-being of a former content moderator, who had the job of reviewing disturbing material...
Tech layoffs bite again as Meta, Amazon, X and Google trim...
The once-booming tech landscape is experiencing a tectonic shift, marked by a wave of layoffs sweeping across industry titans like Amazon, Google, Meta (formerly...
Meta eliminates technical programme manager roles in restructuring move
In a recent restructuring move, Meta has implemented layoffs, letting go of 60 employees. The company has shed several roles within technical programme management...
Meta to reduce headcount at Reality Labs
Today, Reality Labs, the materverse-oriented division of Meta will be informed of a round of layoffs. This division that creates custom silicon has revealed...
Meta makes 3 days in office compulsory for staff
Meta employees have begun returning to office. The employees at the parent company of social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Trends will now...
Layoffs can do good
Recently, a former Meta employee shared her story of getting laid off at the big IT giant. She called it her ‘worst fear,’ detailing...
Most startups created by those laid off by Meta: Report
Not all those who have been laid off recently are brooding or desperately looking for jobs. Some enterprising ones are starting their own businesses....
Meta accused of hiring former Twitter employees to develop Threads
Meta, the company led by Mark Zuckerberg, is facing allegations that it hired former Twitter employees to develop its new microblogging app, Threads. The...
Meta’s new AI Chatbot to boost workplace efficiency
Meta is soon to unveil its highly anticipated AI Chatbot set to revolutionise the workplace. Metamate AI Chatbot has undergone training using internal data...
Employee survey reveals dissatisfaction with Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership at Meta
In a recent internal survey conducted at Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerberg's leadership style has come under scrutiny as over 70 per cent of employees...
10% of Australian workforce laid off: Meta
In the recent wave of layoffs at Meta, approximately 10 per cent of its Australian workforce has been affected, aligning with the company's global...
Indian Meta employees on H1B visas pressed into urgent job hunt...
Meta, a tech company, has recently fired a large number of new employees. They have cut around 6,000 jobs in their latest round of...
Working remotely might not remain an option: Meta
Meta, which is the parent company of Facebook, is currently facing challenges related to cost-cutting measures. The company recently announced plans to lay off...
Lure of DJ to encourage employees to return to office: Meta
Meta has reportedly hired a DJ to play music in its Menlo Park campus cafe, according to an employee. This move could be seen...
Is Meta lowering bonus payments of some staff members?
After firing 11,000 people last year and announcing the layoff of 10,000 more in early March this year, Meta now plans to cut down...
Leaked email from Mark Zuckerberg surfaces online
A leaked email from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has recently surfaced online, which asked an employee to resign due to inaccurate information about the...
‘Did Zuckerberg take pay cut?’ ask irked Meta staff
The mass layoffs at Meta have disturbed the workforce with members expressing their disappointment at these drastic cost-cutting measures. Some employees are even questioning...
Meta-hoarding employees; paying workers to ‘fake work’
An ex-employee of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has accused the organisation of paying employees to pretend to work.
Britney Levy, who was laid...
Axe falls on 10,000 jobs at Meta
Meta is cutting jobs yet again, after laying off 11,000 members of its workforce in November 2022. In the latest round of job cuts,...
Are stricter performance reviews a sign that Uber may lay off?
In 2023, several major tech companies, such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta, have announced job cuts. According to Layoffs.fyi, a website that tracks and...
Meta to slash more jobs and projects to mitigate costs
Meta is reportedly seeking help from lawyers, financial consultants and human resources personnel to prepare plans to shrink the hierarchy within the firm.
The parent...
Is Meta asking managers to become individual contributors?
It is reported that Meta, the Company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is asking its managers and directors to work as individual contributors. If...
Meta’s middle managers are now on notice
Having sacked over 11,000 employees in a layoff news that created waves, Meta is now looking to axe middle-management roles.
The tech giant has already...
Financial woes and remote work cause Microsoft and Meta to vacate...
Amid layoffs in the tech sector, two of the tech industry's biggest names, Microsoft and Meta, are vacating office spaces. According to a report...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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The ethics of employee monitoring
Case - XYZ manufacturing company recently implemented a comprehensive employee monitoring system to increase productivity and ensure data security. However, the move sparked concerns...
Over 6,000 to go from Tesla’s Texas and California plants
On 16 April Tesla had revealed its intention to let go 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting about 14,000 employees, globally.
Now, specific numbers...
Did Lufthansa incur huge losses due to strikes by staff?
Lufthansa Group apparently posted losses to the tune of €849 million in March 2024, whereas its losses in Q1 of 2023 were only €273...
Microsoft implements security measures; restricts employee access to Perplexity
In a recent development, Microsoft has taken measures to bolster security within its corporate environment. The company has blocked employee access to the Perplexity...
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EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
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