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Deliveroo Layoffs

April 2020

Deliveroo announced a layoff affecting 367 employees (15% of its workforce) in April 2020. The company operates in the Food sector.

People Affected

367

Percentage

15%

Announced Date

Apr 28, 2020

About

In late April, London-based food delivery startup Deliveroo laid off 367 employees, representing 15% of its workforce. The cuts impacted multiple departments across its global operations, including offices in London, Dubai, and Taipei. While the company did not specify detailed reasons, the layoffs are widely seen as a response to the broader challenges in the food delivery sector, including persistent unprofitability and the economic pressures from the pandemic on restaurants. Deliveroo, which operates in 13 markets, has since promoted a talent directory to help affected employees find new opportunities.