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Meta Raises Low Performer Rate Amid Layoffs, Tougher Reviews

5/22/2025

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Meta is tightening its grip on performance evaluations, raising the percentage of employees labeled as low performers from 12-15% to a staggering 15-20%. This shift comes on the heels of nearly 4,000 layoffs, signaling a harsh new reality in the tech world as the midyear review process kicks off on June 16.

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Meta is tightening its grip on performance evaluations, raising the percentage of employees labeled as low performers from 12-15% to a staggering 15-20%. This shift comes on the heels of nearly 4,000 layoffs, signaling a harsh new reality in the tech world as the midyear review process kicks off on June 16.