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Automattic begins layoffs across communications, WordPress.com and VIP teams
Confirmed reporting
Automattic began a new round of layoffs affecting communications, social media, WordPress.com and its WordPress VIP enterprise business. The company did not disclose a total headcount, and reporting indicated that additional staggered cuts could follow.
Candidate interpretation
The cuts span both corporate and product-facing groups, which makes the risk broader than a single redundant function. Candidates should establish whether the team is hiring against a durable revenue need and whether further workforce actions are expected.