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6 months’ salary, free MacBooks, and career support: Why Canva’s layoffs stand out

6 months’ salary, free MacBooks, and career support: Why Canva’s layoffs stand out

What's behind this

Canva has impacted 1,271 employees as part of a broader restructuring wave among major technology firms. Meta, Microsoft and Google are reported to be offering voluntary exit packages to staff, reflecting a shift in workforce needs driven by rising AI investments. The reports note that four technology giants are reassessing team structures and providing buyouts as part of changing business priorities linked to AI.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 2 outlets

    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 · 1 outlet

    Canva's restructuring will affect 1,271 employees globally. Here's what the company is offering, including six months' salary, free MacBooks, LinkedIn Premium and $10,000 business grants.

    — NDTV

Coverage arrived over 27 hours — first from The Economic Times, latest from India TV.

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