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Netflix Cuts 1000 Jobs in Major Layoff Wave Amid Growth Slowdown
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Firstpost•15-10-2026, 01:26
Netflix Cuts 1000 Jobs in Major Layoff Wave Amid Growth Slowdown
- •Netflix has eliminated around 1,000 positions globally, representing about 6% of its staff in its largest layoff round since 2022.
- •Co-chief executives Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos stated that the cuts primarily target product, technology, legal, and human resources teams.
- •The streaming giant is facing slowing growth and engagement, prompting new strategies like live sports, video podcasts, and bundled services.
- •Competitors like Disney and Amazon have also significantly reduced their headcounts over the past several months.
- •The announcement comes a week before Netflix's quarterly earnings report, though executives maintain the company is on track to meet forecasts.
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Co-chief executives Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos stated that the bulk of the job cuts would impact the company's product, technology, legal, and human resources teams.
Netflix eliminated approximately 1,000 positions globally, which accounts for around 6% of its total staff.
Netflix's last significant round of layoffs prior to this took place in 2022.
