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WordPress creator Automattic lays off 16pc of its workforce

Automattic, known for WordPress, began laying off 16% of its global workforce on Wednesday.
The company initiated these layoffs after a year marked by a legal dispute and a need for restructuring.
This action affected employees across 90 countries and reduced the staff from 1,744 to approximately 1,495.
CEO Matt Mullenweg stated the layoffs will improve productivity, profitability, and investment capacity.
Automattic aims to streamline operations and enhance agility, ensuring long-term financial viability.

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SF Gate

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SF tech CEO lays off hundreds after paying workers $30K to quit last year

Automattic, the SF tech company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr, is laying off more than 270 workers months after offering a $30,000 buyout to staff.

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WordPress creator Automattic lays off 16pc of its workforce

According the company's website, four people have been laid off from its Irish operations. Read more: WordPress creator Automattic lays off 16pc of its workforce

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WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, and a range of other online services, is reducing its workforce. The layoffs will

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Automattic Lays Off 281 People Across 90 Countries: The Web Reacts – Cloud PR Wire

On Tuesday, Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg sent ripples throughout the WordPress community with a blog post announcing the layoff of 281 employees – representing 16% of Automattic’s workforce. Employees were first notified via internal message before the news was made public later in the day on Automattic’s website. While acknowledging continued revenue growth, he cited… Read More »Automattic Lays Off 281 People Across 90 Countries: The Web Reacts

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Automattic Lays Off 281 People Across 90 Countries: The Web Reacts

On Tuesday, Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg sent ripples throughout the WordPress community with a blog post announcing the layoff of 281 employees – representing 16% of Automattic’s workforce.

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WordPress parent, Automattic lays off 16% of workforce

Automattic, the parent company of WordPress, has initiated a round of layoffs, affecting approximately 16 per cent of its global workforce. This workforce reduction is part of a broader organisational restructuring aimed at boosting agility and enhancing product quality. The decision has impacted more than 280 employees across 90 countries. The company’s headcount has now dropped from 1,777 to 1,495. As the tech industry faces rapid innovation a…

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