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Netflix Layoffs

May 2022

Netflix announced a layoff affecting 150 employees (1% of its workforce) in May 2022. The company operates in the Media sector.

Share:
People Affected

150

Percentage

1%

Announced Date

May 17, 2022

Company Information

Industry
Media
Country
US
Region
SF Bay Area
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Netflix is laying off approximately 150 employees, representing less than 2% of its 11,000-person workforce, with most cuts occurring in the U.S. The layoffs, confirmed in May 2022, are a direct response to the company's slowing revenue growth and its first subscriber loss in a decade, as reported the prior month. To manage costs, Netflix is implementing these reductions, which are driven by business needs rather than individual performance. The streaming giant, a major player in the technology and entertainment industry, is also exploring new strategies like ad-supported tiers and cracking down on password sharing to reignite growth. These cuts reflect a broader trend of contraction within the tech sector.

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