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Updated · TechCrunch · Jul 22
Monday.com Cuts 630 Jobs, 20%, to Refocus on AI Work Platform
Updated
Updated · TechCrunch · Jul 22

Monday.com Cuts 630 Jobs, 20%, to Refocus on AI Work Platform

3 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Jul 22

Summary

  • Monday.com will eliminate about 630 roles—20% of its workforce—in a restructuring aimed at creating a leaner operating model and shifting investment toward AI.
  • The company has redesigned its product strategy around an AI Work Platform, betting enterprise customers want AI agents working alongside employees.
  • That platform includes a no-code app builder, a customizable AI agent, workflow automation tools and a chatbot that can generate reports and update dashboards.
  • Monday.com expects $45 million to $55 million in restructuring charges as it joins a broader tech pullback tied to AI spending.
  • Layoffs.fyi says more than 122,000 tech jobs have been cut in 2026, with 78% of companies citing an AI refocus as a reason for reductions.

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