{
  "id": 18149648,
  "title": "Canva To Cut Or Relocate 22% of Global Workforce",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/canva-to-cut-or-relocate-22-of-global-workforce",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Slashdot",
    "slug": "slashdot",
    "url": "https://slashdot.org/story/26/11/04/0644204/canva-to-cut-or-relocate-22-of-global-workforce"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canva, the Australian-founded design platform, is set to cut or relocate more than 1,200 jobs, accounting for 22% of its global workforce, as part of a major restructuring effort. This move is in line with a broader trend in the technology sector, where software companies are battling for competitiveness against cheaper artificial intelligence disruptors while simultaneously incorporating AI tools into their own operations.\n\nThe restructuring will impact 1,271 employees, according to Canva. The company aims to streamline its operations by \"collapsing layers\" and bringing more teams together in person. Employees who are let go will be entitled to at least six months of salary, with healthcare coverage extended for an additional 12 months in countries where the practice is standard. They will also be able to retain their laptops and apply for US$10,000 grants to pursue their own business ventures.\n\nCanva's CEO, Melanie Perkins, acknowledged that the restructuring represents the most challenging period in the company's 13-year history. Some employees may face changes to their roles or be asked to relocate to central hubs, while others will have to bid farewell to colleagues who have played a significant role in building Canva into its current state.",
  "summary": "An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Canva is cutting or relocating more than 1,200 jobs, representing 22% of its global workforce, as part of a major restructure that includes laying off staff who helped build the Australian-founded design platform. The changes mirror a trend across the technology sector, where software companies are fighting to stay competitive against cheaper…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}