Xerpa, a Brazilian HR and payroll technology company, laid off 10 employees due to drastic market changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This difficult decision, announced in a post by company leadership, was part of an adjustment to the company's profile to navigate the ongoing crisis. While the exact total workforce and percentage affected are not specified in the announcement, the layoffs impacted a close-knit team, described as "amazing friends and colleagues." The company expressed confidence in its remaining team and future, while actively recommending the affected professionals to other employers in the industry.