Automattic Lays Off 16% of Workforce Amid Restructuring and Legal Disputes
WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of its staff as part of a major restructuring.
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Automattic Lays Off 16% of Workforce Amid Restructuring and Legal Disputes
Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, Tumblr, and WooCommerce, has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, laying off 16% of employees across various divisions. This restructuring comes at a time when the company faces both market challenges and an ongoing legal battle with hosting provider WP Engine. Image:Screenshot(Techcrunch) With technology evolving at an unprecedented pace, companies must adapt quickly to remain competitive. Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg emphasized the need for the company to become more agile, break down internal inefficiencies, and focus on product quality. “To support our customers and products, we must improve our productivity, profitability, and capacity to invest,” Mullenweg stated in an official announcement. This decision follows a turbulent year for the company, marked by legal disputes and internal shifts. The Impact on Employees Automattic employed approximately 1,744 people before the layoffs, meaning that over 270 employees were af…
