Uber is reportedly cutting 23% of roles in its HR-focused “People” division, continuing a broader pattern of layoffs in the tech sector. Multiple outlets cite a memo seen by CNBC dated Wednesday, June 3, in which Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tells employees that changes are needed to “maximize the effectiveness of the People team” and to support what he describes as the organization’s upcoming potential.
The “People” function covers recruitment and related human resources responsibilities for Uber. The report describes the restructuring as an internal change rather than an acquisition or policy shift, and it frames the cuts as an effort to reallocate capacity within the unit.
Details such as the total number of positions affected beyond the 23% figure, which specific roles are eliminated, and when the changes take effect are not provided in the supplied excerpts. The reports, however, consistently characterize the announcement as an employee memo and link it to an effort to adjust staffing within the People division.
