Meta confirms another wave of layoffs affecting Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs
Aim Platforms, the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is preparing for a fresh round of job reductions. After announcing plans to cut about 10,000 roles late last year, the company reaffirmed its intention to reduce headcount by roughly 10,000 positions in the current cycle, according to a memorandum cited by Bloomberg News. The document indicates that the upcoming reductions will impact multiple units, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, the division focused on virtual reality initiatives and related hardware projects.
The memorandum reportedly informed senior leaders that the layoffs would be announced soon and that affected teams would see a reorganized structure. According to the plan, North American employees who can work remotely were asked to operate from home on the scheduled day to facilitate the transition and to allow time for staff to absorb the news. The communication also notes that remaining teams will be realigned under new managerial assignments as part of the broader reshuffle.
In parallel with the current cut, Meta previously outlined a workforce optimization strategy that included reducing around 10,000 roles while closing roughly 5,000 unfilled vacancies. The intention is to streamline operations across both technology and business segments, aligning resources with the company’s evolving strategic priorities while maintaining momentum in key growth areas.
Company leadership has emphasized that the restructuring would proceed in stages. It has been indicated that technology groups could be prioritized for earlier changes, with business units following later in the calendar year. The timing remains fluid and subject to adjustment, and there is acknowledgment that some international teams may experience delays or schedule shifts depending on local considerations and operational requirements.
The plan underscores a broader shift in how the company organizes its product teams, product development pipelines, and cross-functional groups. Executives have emphasized a continued focus on delivering core services at scale, advancing virtual reality initiatives, and maintaining competitive advantages in social networking, messaging, and digital experiences. While the path forward includes difficult personnel decisions, the company asserts that these steps are intended to strengthen long-term resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing tech landscape.