"Snap's Latest Layoffs Target Content Moderation and DEI Support"
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Snapchat has laid off about 500 employees, affecting tech, content curation, trust and safety, advertising partnerships, and HR teams, with most of the layoffs conducted over video calls. CEO Evan Spiegel aims to focus on in-person collaboration, reflecting the company's strict return-to-office mandate. The layoffs come amid Snap's struggles in the AR wearables space and digital advertising business, resulting in a 30% cut to headcount since 2022. The company has seen attrition of 2,000 employees and the departure of C-suite executives, with Spiegel taking on oversight of the business.
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