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Meta carrying out performance-based layoffs starting Monday, cutting 5% of staff

Meta has started laying off nearly 4,000 employees, which is about 5% of its workforce, as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's efficiency push and AI investment.
Affected employees in the US, Europe, and Asia began receiving notifications, according to an internal memo obtained by Business Insider.
Zuckerberg stated that the layoffs are strictly performance-based, aiming to raise the bar on performance management.
Employees have expressed concerns about a culture of fear and uncertainty, with some comparing the work environment to a George Orwell novel.

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