Meta prepares for a significant layoff round scheduled for May 20, 2026. This initial wave involves 8,000 job cuts. The company plans to eliminate 22,000 total roles throughout the year as part of a major restructuring effort.
Reports from May 18 describe a tense atmosphere within the company. Employees expressed high stress levels, with some staff reportedly hoping for layoffs to end job uncertainty.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg is steering the company toward heavy investment in artificial intelligence. These cuts reflect a broader trend of cost-cutting and strategic shifts across the technology sector.