Meta spokesperson Dave Arnold confirmed the situation, explaining that these layoffs are part of the company's strategy to restructure its resources to align with its long-term goals. "This includes moving some teams to different locations and moving some employees to different roles," he said. "In situations like these, when a role is eliminated, we work hard to find other opportunities for impacted employees." Meta has not disclosed the exact number of layoffs. The tech giant initiated its first round of layoffs in November 2022, cutting around 11,000 jobs after the company's workforce expanded rapidly during the pandemic. However, the company misjudged the demand for digital services, leading to an over-expansion of its staff after lockdown. Layoffs resumed again in 2023, which Zuckerberg described as Meta's "year of efficiency". Around 10,000 jobs were cut, with Meta focusing on streamlining operations and reducing redundancy. Meta is not alone in reducing its workforce.