Mozilla Foundation has laid off 30% of its employees, approximately 36 staff members, as the organization undergoes a restructuring to increase agility and impact in its mission to create a more open and equitable technical future.
The layoffs are part of a broader effort by Mozilla to revamp its strategic communications and produce a unified narrative. The move comes after the foundation’s executive director, Nabiha Syed, joined in February and has been navigating the organization through a “relentless onslaught of change” in the technology world.
According to Syed, the layoffs are necessary to ensure that Mozilla can meet its lofty goals and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape. The foundation is reorganizing teams to focus on key areas, eliminating roles that no longer align with its mission.
This is the second layoff at Mozilla this year, following a previous round of cuts affecting dozens of employees working on the Firefox browser development side. The nonprofit organization is composed of several entities, including the Mozilla Corporation and the Foundation, which oversees corporate governance and sets policies for the browser maker.
Mozilla’s work has historically focused on advocating for privacy, inclusion, and decentralization of technologies to create safer online experiences for everyone. However, the foundation’s executive director has emphasized the need for hard choices and laser focus in navigating the complex technological landscape.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/05/mozilla-foundation-lays-off-30-staff-drops-advocacy-division