<ul><li>Automattic, the parent company of WordPress, has laid off approximately 16% of its workforce as part of an organisational restructuring.</li><li>Over 280 employees across 90 countries have been impacted, resulting in a drop in headcount from 1,777 to 1,495.</li><li>Automattic's restructuring aims to address inefficiencies, prioritize product quality, and strengthen its position in the digital publishing and content-management space.</li><li>Comprehensive severance packages are being provided to support affected employees during the transition.</li></ul>

WordPress parent, Automattic lays off 16% of workforce

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