Uber Cuts 23% of People Division Jobs, Affecting Well Under 1% of 34,000 Staff
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Updated · CNBC · Jun 3
Uber Cuts 23% of People Division Jobs, Affecting Well Under 1% of 34,000 Staff
2 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jun 3
Summary
23% of Uber's people division roles were cut under new President Jill Hazelbaker, hitting recruitment and HR teams while leaving total company layoffs at well under 1% of 34,000 employees.
Dara Khosrowshahi said the overhaul is meant to maximize the team's effectiveness, while Hazelbaker told staff the unit had become fragmented, with overlapping responsibilities and unclear ownership.
Uber did not tie the cuts to artificial intelligence, but the move comes as companies increasingly cite AI-driven efficiency gains in workforce reductions.
This week Uber also confirmed tiered spending limits on agentic AI tools starting at $1,500 a month, after its tech chief said the company blew through its 2026 AI budget within four months.