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Spotify Layoffs

December 2023

Spotify announced a layoff affecting 1,500 employees (17% of its workforce) in December 2023. The company operates in the Media sector.

People Affected

1,500

Percentage

17%

Announced Date

Dec 4, 2023

About

Spotify, the global music streaming service, announced a significant workforce reduction of approximately 1,500 employees, representing 17% of its total staff. This decision, made in early December 2023, is part of a broader effort to "rightsize" costs after the company expanded aggressively during 2020 and 2021 when capital was cheap. CEO Daniel Ek cited the need to adapt to a slower economic growth environment and more expensive capital, aiming to drive sustainable profitability despite the company recently reporting a quarterly profit. This move follows earlier layoffs and reflects ongoing adjustments within the tech and streaming industry as companies prioritize financial efficiency.