Automattic has begun laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and a series of executive departures. Sources say more cuts could follow as the company looks to improve its finances.
Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures
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Automattic has started layoffs, impacting several teams, following board turmoil and executive departures.
- Layoffs have affected the communications, social, and WordPress.com teams.
- The company faced board upheaval and executive exits, including the CFO and legal officer.
- CEO Matt Mullenweg shared private information about a departing executive on internal Slack.
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