Layoffs in Poland

Aptiv, a global automotive technology supplier, laid off approximately 400 employees in Poland in early 2024. This reduction affected around 5% of its workforce in the country, which totaled about 8,000 employees. The decision was part of a broader restructuring effort to optimize operations and improve efficiency amid challenging market conditions in the automotive industry. The layoffs primarily impacted the company's Kraków and Tychy sites, reflecting strategic adjustments to align with evolving industry demands and technological shifts.

Brainly, an online learning platform, has announced layoffs affecting a portion of its workforce. While the exact number of employees impacted was not specified in the initial announcement, the company communicated these difficult cuts to all staff approximately two years ago. The decision was framed within a context of organizational restructuring and a strategic shift to ensure long-term sustainability. Operating in the competitive edtech industry, Brainly emphasized transparency as a core value in sharing this news with its employees and broader professional network.

Polish mobile game developer Ten Square Games announced on April 17, 2023, that it will lay off approximately 120 employees, representing 25% of its workforce, by the end of the month. The company cited a challenging economy and an unstable mobile games market as reasons for the cuts. Concurrently, Ten Square Games is suspending development on two major projects, 'Undead Clash' and 'Fishing Masters', leading to significant financial write-downs. The move aims to refocus resources on its core titles, Fishing Clash and Hunting Clash, and prepare for scaling another project, Wings of Heroes. The decision surprised the market and contributed to a drop in the company's share price.

Huuuge Games representing approximately 10% of its workforce on 2023-03-20.

No Fluff Jobs laid off 13 employees on 2023-03-04.

Poland-based ed-tech platform Brainly laid off nearly all staff from its India team in early November 2022, affecting about 25 employees out of a team of nearly 35. This represents a significant reduction in its India operations, largely impacting the Bengaluru office. The company cited a strategic shift, stating it was discontinuing the development of paid plans and products for Brainly.in, and would instead focus on growing its free community of learners. Despite the layoffs, Brainly maintains a substantial user base in India, claiming over 5.5 crore students, parents, and teachers. The company, which has raised over $150 million, operates globally in the education technology industry.