latest round of meta layoffs. Top executives in India among those fired two top executives in the key market of India were also let go. Sakshi Bajaj takes us through round three of the layoffs at Meta in the third round of layoffs at Meta Platforms Inc globally, N. D TV has learned that these layoffs will be impacting managerial positions in India for the first time ever. The layoffs are across Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, as well as all divisions such as admin and HR. Now, as per initial reports, employees working in different teams such as site security, enterprise engineering, programme management, content strategy and corporate communications took to LinkedIn to announce that they were laid off as per initial reports. Again, the social media giant also cut employees from units focused on privacy and integrity. This third round of layoffs is part of Meta's announcement in March to 10,000 roles altogether. Now remember, this was stated in March, but we must also remember the fact that 13% of Meta's workforce, or around 11,000 jobs in November, were already slashed. It also extended a hiring freeze through the first quarter, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been constantly quoted stating, Flatter is faster, leaner is better
