Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul
Company says it is slashing 10% of its workforce to make operations ‘simpler and faster’ • Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm Uber plans to cut its global workforce by about 10% as part of a major restructuring, resulting in around 3,300 corporate job losses. The boss of the US-based ride-hailing app, Dara Khosrowshahi, told staff that the changes…
Uber plans to eliminate 3,300 corporate positions as part of a major restructuring initiative aimed at creating a "simpler and faster" business model. The move, which represents roughly 10% of the company's overall workforce, was announced by Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of the US-based ride-hailing app. Khosrowshahi stated that the changes would reduce layers of management and consolidate teams, leading to a more streamlined organization.
The restructuring also involves asking employees to return to the office more frequently, with Uber aiming to enforce a hybrid work policy requiring three days of in-office work per week. The company's decision to cut corporate roles comes as it faces increased complexity and coordination challenges resulting from its rapid growth over the past five years.
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