“Many leaders will announce org changes in coordination with the layoffs,” the internal memo reportedly told employees.
Meta Platforms is preparing a major round of layoffs and restructuring set for May 20, according to an internal document reported by Reuters.
The document outlines plans to cut about 10% of Meta’s global workforce in phases, alongside a wider internal reshaping of teams as the company pushes deeper into artificial intelligence.
It also shows that around 7,000 employees will be moved into new AI-focused initiatives, while several managerial roles are being eliminated as part of a flatter structure design.
The memo, seen by Reuters, describes a shift toward smaller, faster-moving teams built around AI workflows, with internal groups reorganized to support automation-driven systems.
Meta’s restructuring is also linked to a broader strategy of embedding AI into daily operations across the company, from engineering to analytics and internal decision-making tools.
According to the internal document, the layoffs will be carried out in multiple phases, with notifications going out on May 20.
The move also includes the cancellation of thousands of open roles, signaling that the restructuring is not only about current employees but also future hiring plans.
The changes have triggered internal tension, with employees expressing concern over rapid restructuring and the growing use of AI systems inside workplace operations.
At the center of the plan is Meta’s push to redesign its internal structure around AI-first workflows, where automation tools handle more coordination tasks that were previously managed manually by teams and managers.
The restructuring reflects a wider trend across major tech companies, where AI investment is driving both expansion in some units and cuts in others, especially in traditional management-heavy roles.
Meta has not publicly provided additional detail beyond what was included in the internal memo.
