Uber cuts 23% of HR and recruitment staff, affecting under 1% of total workforce
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· 2 sourcesUber is cutting 23% of roles in its "People and Places" division, affecting less than 1% of its 34,000 global workforce, according to an internal memo from newly promoted president Jill Hazelbaker. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated the changes are necessary to maximize the People team's effectiveness, while Bloomberg reported that retail analysts described the cuts as aggressive. The company clarified the cuts are not driven by AI automation.
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Uber is cutting 23% of jobs in its people division (recruitment and HR staff), affecting well under 1% of its 34,000 total employees. The cuts come under new president Jill Hazelbaker and are aimed at streamlining operations. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated the changes are necessary to maximize the People team's effectiveness. Uber clarified the cuts are not driven by AI automation.
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well under 1% of its 34,000 employees
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