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Upwork plans reorganization, cuts workforce by about 25%

PUBT·05/07/2026 22:08:13
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Upwork plans reorganization, cuts workforce by about 25%
  • Upwork plans corporate reorganization that includes layoffs affecting about 25% of workforce.
  • Employee notifications set for next week, with companywide email planned morning notifications begin.
  • Restructuring targets smaller teams, flatter management structure, consolidated workflows, reduced handoffs.
  • Move follows a 2025 rebuild of product and operations, with management citing slower near-term growth signals in Q1.
  • Plan aims to speed execution with leaner teams, support profitability goals in a tougher operating backdrop.


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