Giant California social media company announces layoffs impacting two popular apps

The company is undergoing restructuring efforts aimed at better aligning its resources with long-term goalsPhoto bySolen FeyissaonUnsplash

Meta has announced layoffs affecting staff across several key divisions, including its popular messaging platforms WhatsApp and Instagram. These layoffs reflect broader workforce trends, as frustration with the job market has driven social media conversations like the viral LinkedIn #Desperate badge, highlighting worker concerns.

The company is undergoing restructuring efforts aimed at better aligning its resources with long-term goals, though it has not specified the exact number of employees impacted.

A spokesperson for Meta told the Associated Press that some teams were being relocated or reassigned as part of the company’s evolving "location strategy" and strategic objectives.

According to The Verge, which first reported the layoffs, Meta’s virtual reality division, Reality Labs, was also affected.