Discover last week's layoff announcement from the technology sector - April 23
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Ride-hailing app Lyft recently announced a significant workforce reduction, laying off approximately 26% of its corporate employees, amounting to 1,072 individuals. Additionally, Lyft stated that it would not be filling an additional 250 positions. This decision follows a memo from Lyft's new CEO, David Risher, who emphasized the need to streamline operations and improve the company's ability to meet the needs of riders and drivers. The layoff comes in the wake of a 13% reduction in headcount implemented in November 2022, as well as ongoing challenges faced by the tech industry in the current economic climate. Despite the recent news, Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer continue to serve on the company's board, having led the company through its 2019 initial public offering and subsequent growth.
In a recent announcement, Dropbox, a leading cloud storage giant, revealed its decision to lay off approximately 16% of its workforce, equivalent to around 500 employees. Dropbox attributed this action to a combination of slowing growth and the emergence of the AI era in computing. CEO Drew Houston emphasized the need to adapt to the changing landscape and maintain pace with technological advancements, despite Dropbox's profitability and strong Q1 results. The layoffs, which represent the first since January 2021, when 315 employees were let go due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are expected to incur charges of $37 million to $42 million in Q2. The move reflects a preemptive measure to invest in new areas and sustain business viability. While some critics view the mention of AI as a convenient excuse for cost-cutting, Dropbox remains committed to its long-standing belief in AI's transformative potential. The impacted staff will be notified and conclude their work by tomorrow, with the total employee count prior to the layoffs standing at 3,125.
Alteryx Inc (AYX) experienced a decline in shares today following the release of their first-quarter 2023 results, which presented a mixed outcome. While Alteryx reported a 26% year-over-year increase in Q1 revenue to $199.1 million, slightly below the consensus of $200.1 million, their second-quarter guidance fell short of expectations. The Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) rose by 25% to $857 million in Q1, with a net expansion rate of 121%. Adjusted gross profit showed improvement, reaching $176.0 million compared to $139.5 million a year ago, with margins remaining steady at 88%. Alteryx Inc disclosed a plan to reduce its workforce by approximately 11%, expecting charges of $11 million to $13 million, mostly incurred in Q2 2023. Alteryx anticipates the workforce reduction initiative to conclude by the end of Q3 2023.
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