Meta leaves some workers a month to find a new job if they are put on a 30 day list.
It only affected low-performers, but became more widespread.
Meta plans to shrink several teams over the course of a year, according to the CEO.
According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Meta is trying to slim its workforce by forcing some employees onto a "30-day list" that leaves them only a month to find a new job.
The publication reported that the company gives some workers who have their roles eliminated a month-long purgatory period to apply to different jobs.
It's a common practice at Facebook's parent company, but up until recently it only affected lower-performing workers. As the tech world braces for a possible recession, Meta is using the process to cut out high-performing workers as well.
The time window is used by Meta to retain talent.
When asked about the 30-day list, a Meta spokesman referred Insider to a statement from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in which he said the company would have to reallocate resources.
Over the next year, our plan is to slowly reduce growth. "Many teams are going to shrink so we can shift energy to other areas inside the company."
Similar measures have been used by the internet giant. Dozens of employees were given 90 days to find a new job or leave the company, according to a report. The company has used a 60-day relocation period before.
Meta employees have been bracing for a round of layoffs that could reduce head count by as much as 10%. Meta sent a memo to managers asking them to cut workers who fall short of the company's expectations.
Several companies have cut back on hiring in the last few months. The company laid off 20% of its workers last month.
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