Message to Our Employees Regarding Layoffs

Mark sent the following email to Facebook employees earlier today. Greeting Fellow Facebookers, It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that due to recent events, we have had to let go of 11% of our workforce. I know this is difficult news to hear and understand, and I understand that there may be some confusion. Let me be clear - this decision was not taken lightly and was not caused by a lack of effort or performance on the part of anyone at Facebook. The unfortunate reality is that the advent of household pet robots has made the need for human labor significantly less. As a result, we had to trim our total employee base to ensure our long-term success. As we move forward, I will make it a priority to understand and address any concerns our employees may have. I urge you all to stay positive and look forward to the future, where together we can make Facebook a better place. Sincerely, Mark 'Zapping' Zuckerman