Uber Lays Off 10% of Employees in Sweeping Reorganization
The layoffs affect about 3,300 workers, as Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi bets on a “leaner organization.”
TL;DR
- Uber is laying off approximately 10% of its workforce, about 3,300 employees.
- The company is restructuring to become "simpler and faster."
- Layoffs will affect 20% of rank-and-file employees seven or more layers below the CEO.
- Uber will increase the number of employees per manager by halving small teams.
- The goal is clearer ownership, faster decisions, and savings for reinvestment.