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Canva is announcing changes and layoffs affecting 22 percent of its staff

By · Via The Verge · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The sweeping overhaul consolidates Canva's Product, Platform, and Growth divisions into a singular, unified organization to eliminate overlapping responsibilities and flatten management. Alongside these job adjustments, the company is designating its Sydney headquarters as the central base for several key collaborative positions. To further drive this in-person collaboration, starting in January, the majority of hybrid workers must report to an office two to three days weekly depending on local requirements.

Key points

  • Sydney is designated as the primary base for an increased number of product teams and col…: Sydney is designated as the primary base for an increased number of product teams and collaborative company roles.
  • Beginning in January, most hybrid staff members must work in an office two to three days…: Beginning in January, most hybrid staff members must work in an office two to three days every week based on local guidelines.
  • Impacted personnel face potential job cuts, shifts in responsibilities, or requests to mo…: Impacted personnel face potential job cuts, shifts in responsibilities, or requests to move to centralized company offices.

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Canva is making significant changes affecting 1,271 people, which is 22 percent of its staff, co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins announced today. “For some people, this will mean changes to their roles or being asked to relocate to centralised hubs,” says Perkins. “Sadly, it will also mean saying goodbye to teammates and friends who have helped build Canva into what it is today.”

Canva is announcing changes and layoffs affecting 22 percent of its staff

Some Canva workers may have different roles, be asked to relocate, or be laid off.

Some Canva workers may have different roles, be asked to relocate, or be laid off.

In her note to staff, Perkins says that:

After exploring a wide range of alternatives, I’ve come to the difficult conclusion that small changes won’t be enough. To set ourselves up for the next decade, we need to refound Canva, getting back to our roots of small, empowered teams with the freedom to make decisions, take ownership and focus on what matters most for our community.

Canva’s changes include bringing its Product, Growth, and Platform…

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