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159 Employees Leave Automattic as WordPress CEO Escalates Fight With WP Engine

Friday October 4, 2024. 04:00 PM , from Slashdot
Automattic, the company behind WordPress, has seen a reduction of about 8.4% to its workforce after 159 employees accepted severance packages, CEO Matt Mullenweg said. The move follows disputes over the company's direction and its clash with web host WP Engine. Most departures hit the WordPress division, with some from other business units. Employees received $30,000 or six months' pay, but are ineligible for rehire, Mullenweg added.

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