German website builder Jimdo has laid off approximately 50 employees, representing 16% of its workforce, which stood at 320 as of July 2022. The layoffs, effective immediately in November 2022, affect all departments and include positions outside Germany. CEO Matthias Henze cited an expected business downturn and a looming recession, explaining that the company's core customer base of small businesses is reporting declining revenues and cutting expenses, including on Jimdo's services. This follows a previous round of marketing team reductions in July. The Hamburg-based software company, which provides DIY website and online shop solutions, is restructuring to navigate potential economic turbulence.
