In late June, Gojek, Indonesia's largest startup, laid off 430 employees, representing 9% of its workforce. The cuts were a response to the economic challenges brought on by pandemic lockdowns, aligning with similar actions by global ride-hailing peers. The layoffs primarily affected the GoLife and GoFood Festivals business units, which the company is shutting down to refocus on its core transportation and food delivery services. Following the layoffs, Gojek created a talent directory to help affected employees, many of whom were based in Indonesia, connect with new opportunities.
