The Mozilla Foundation, the nonprofit governance arm of the Firefox maker, laid off approximately 30% of its staff in late October 2024, affecting around 36 employees based on a reported workforce of about 120. This restructuring, announced internally on October 30, eliminated the standalone advocacy and global programs divisions as the organization seeks increased agility and focus amid what it describes as a relentless onslaught of technological change. The move aims to consolidate efforts around ensuring an open and equitable technical future, embedding advocacy into other functional areas. This marks the second round of layoffs at Mozilla in 2024, following earlier cuts at its for-profit development arm, Mozilla Corporation.
