Automattic staff reductions hit core divisions
Reductions have rippled through Automattic, targeting the communications, social, and VIP enterprise departments within the WordPress ecosystem. While the exact scale of the departure remains undisclosed, the restructuring follows a volatile period for the company, marked by the brief administrative leave of CEO Matt Mullenweg earlier this September.
The layoffs represent a significant shift for the organization, impacting teams responsible for both public-facing social outreach and the high-revenue WordPress.com enterprise business. These internal changes come shortly after Mullenweg’s temporary departure from his executive duties, a move that drew widespread attention across the tech industry. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the total headcount reduction, the focus on these specific divisions suggests a strategic pivot in how the company manages its premium services and brand presence.
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