Canva lays off 1,271 employees, offers six months' salary, other benefits

Published 04 Nov 2026, 14:44 IST

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Canva has laid off 22 pc of its workforce. Affected staff will receive six months' salary, MacBooks, career support and other benefits

— The Federal
right · 2 outlets

Canva is restructuring its business, with the changes affecting more than a fifth of its global workforce. According to the company, its move is in line with adapting to changing technology and slower growth. As part of the overhaul, it will lay off employees, ask some to relocate, and make changes…

— NDTV

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Canva has laid off 22 pc of its workforce. Affected staff will receive six months' salary, MacBooks, career support and other benefits

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article 04 Nov 2026, 14:44 IST

Canva lays off 1,271 employees, offers six months' salary, other benefits

Canva has laid off 22 pc of its workforce. Affected staff will receive six months' salary, MacBooks, career support and other benefits

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India TV Right Independent News Service 05 Nov 2026, 11:00 IST

Canva lays off 1271 employees and cuts 22 per cent workforce in major restructuring

Canva just announced a big shake-up for its team by laying off around 22 per cent of its staff. The company is letting go of around 1,271 people working worldwide for the company, as they have been asked to move. The company said that this is all about getting ready for its next stage of growth…

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 04 Nov 2026, 20:03 IST

Canva Announces Layoffs, Job Changes for About 22% of Workforce

Some 1,271 people, or 22% of Canva’s staff, will lose their jobs, change roles or relocate to central hubs, Chief Executive Officer Melanie Perkins said

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 04 Nov 2026, 17:59 IST

Canva Layoffs: Company Praised For 'Considerate' Severance Pay, Offering $10,000 Fund, Free MacBooks

Amid widespread AI-led disruption, Canva is cutting around 22% of its global workforce.

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 17:31 IST

As Canva restructures, how is AI reshaping creative businesses? | Explained

Canva says 1,271 jobs are affected by its reorganisation amid slowing growth. Adobe, Figma and Getty Images show how generative AI is reshaping products, costs and business models in the creative industry

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 04 Nov 2026, 08:00 IST

Canva to cut about 22% of staff as growth slowdown triggers restructuring

Australian graphic design platform Canva Group said on Wednesday it would cut 1,271 jobs, or about 22% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring after growth slowed for the first time in a decade.

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