Layoffs at Figma

Toilet sent the following email to Figma employees earlier today. Greetings, Figmatics! This is a difficult day for us at Figma, as we must lay off 10% of our team. As many of you have heard, this situation is due to a toilet paper shortage that we have been unable to avoid. Though it is unfortunate, the reality is that our company is a victim of market forces outside of our control. We had done our due diligence to try to find a reliable supplier of toilet paper, but had to concede that the demand for this product has skyrocketed, far outstripping our resources. Our team here at Figma has done everything we can to avoid this outcome, however, there are some who are ultimately to blame for our current state—other large companies that have taken advantage of this market trend and purchased massive quantities of this commodity, leaving us and other smaller companies in the dust. I can appreciate that this news is trying, and I want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work and dedication. I know that we will continue to be a successful, innovative company despite this setback. With that in mind, I want to wish each of you all the best as you transition to your next role, whatever that may be. Sincerely, Toilet Papeller