Uber is laying off 200 employees from its recruitment division. The layoffs were announced on June 21 and affect less than 1% of Uber’s global workforce of 32,700 employees. The move is part of Uber’s cost-cutting and headcount streamlining efforts. Uber reduced its workforce by 17% during the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-2020.
The cuts are part of Uber’s plan to streamline costs and keep its headcount flat for the year. The layoffs represent less than 1% of Uber’s global workforce of 32,700 employees. The layoffs are expected to affect employees in various roles, including recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, and hiring managers.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a memo to employees that the layoffs were “a difficult decision,” but that they were necessary to ensure the company’s long-term success. “We are making these changes to position ourselves for long-term growth and profitability,” he said
The layoffs come at a time when Uber is facing increasing competition from rivals like Lyft and DoorDash. The company is also under pressure to improve its profitability, as it has yet to turn a profit on a full-year basis.
It is unclear how the layoffs will affect Uber’s ability to recruit new talent. However, the company has said that it remains committed to hiring the best talent to help it achieve its long-term goals.
