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Meta Platforms Announces New Round of Layoffs in Africa, Europe, and Asia

Genesis Obong
By Genesis Obong
Published: February 9, 2025
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Facebook parent firm Meta Platforms stated Friday that it will be implementing another round of layoffs, this time targeting staff in Africa, Europe, and Asia. This move is sure to send shockwaves across the tech industry.

The company sent the announcement to employees in an internal memo, and it has significantly impacted the business as it battles diminishing revenue, heightened competition, and the rising costs of developing the metaverse.

“Notices will go out to employees losing their jobs starting at 5 a.m. local time Monday in most countries, including in the U.S.,” revealed one of the memos, authored by Meta’s Head of People, Janelle Gale.

While local regulations exempt employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands from these cuts, the layoffs will affect a vast portion of the globe.

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This latest round of job cuts follows a pattern of downsizing at Meta. Last month, the company announced plans to trim about 5% of its “lowest performers” while simultaneously backfilling some of the vacated positions.

“Performance terminations,” as they were termed in Friday’s memo, will be carried out swiftly. Meta has instructed employees to remain in the office on Monday and has explicitly stated that no further updates or details will be provided.

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This approach, while perhaps expedient for the company, raises concerns about employee morale and the potential for increased anxiety and uncertainty within the workforce.

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However, while the company is eliminating some positions, it is actively recruiting for others. In a separate memo, VP of Engineering for Monetisation Peng Fan outlined an expedited hiring process for machine learning engineers and other “business-critical” engineering roles.

This move highlights the evolving nature of the tech industry, where certain skillsets are in high demand while others become increasingly obsolete.

We cannot overlook the human cost of these layoffs. For many employees, this news will bring significant financial and emotional hardship.

The layoffs will harm not only individuals but also their families and communities. In Nigeria, for example, where Meta recently downsized its Lagos office, the loss of jobs has had a ripple effect, impacting not only the employees themselves but also the local economy.

This latest round of layoffs at Meta serves as a stark reminder of the precarious nature of employment in the tech sector.

As the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by factors such as artificial intelligence and the rise of new technologies, the need for continuous learning and adaptation has never been more critical.

This news also underscores the importance of robust social safety nets and support systems for workers who are impacted by job displacement.

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