Media & Streaming · United States
Yahoo layoffs
Yahoo cut 1,600 jobs, about 20% of staff in Feb 2023.
Latest event: Feb 2023
People affected
2K
Across tracked announcements
Announcements
1
Feb 2023 → Feb 2023
AI-attributed
0%
Of affected people
The short version
- None of these cuts was publicly blamed on AI.
- That is the 6th largest total among the 43 Media & Streaming employers we track.
- We track 227 employers in United States with layoffs since 2022.
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- −1,600(20% of workforce)
More than 20% of staff by the end of 2023, with the former Yahoo for Business ad tech division cut by nearly 50%.
Source: CNBC
Common questions about Yahoo
- How many people has Yahoo laid off?
- We have tracked 1 round of cuts at Yahoo since Feb 2023. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 1,600 jobs.
- When was the latest Yahoo layoff?
- Feb 2023: 1,600 jobs, about 20% of staff. More than 20% of staff by the end of 2023, with the former Yahoo for Business ad tech division cut by nearly 50%.
- Did Yahoo blame AI for its layoffs?
- No. None of the 1 round we track was publicly tied to AI by Yahoo or in credible reporting.
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