Mozilla Foundation Cuts 30% of Workforce and Dismantles Advocacy Division
The Mozilla Foundation lays off approximately 36 employees and eliminates its advocacy and global programs divisions to increase organizational focus. The nonprofit arm of the Firefox maker states this restructuring is a response to a rapidly changing technology landscape.
The Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% of its staff and completely dismantles its advocacy and global programs divisions. Executive director Nabiha Syed shares the news in an email to employees, explaining that the organization faces a "relentless onslaught of change" in the technology sector. The cuts affect approximately 36 people out of a workforce of roughly 120 employees.
This restructuring marks a significant shift for the nonprofit arm of the Firefox browser maker. Historically, the foundation focuses heavily on advocating for online privacy, inclusion, and decentralization to create safer internet experiences. Although the dedicated advocacy division no longer exists, a Mozilla spokesperson insists that advocacy remains a central tenet of the foundation's work and will simply be embedded into other functional areas.
This round of layoffs represents the second major reduction in headcount for Mozilla this year, following earlier cuts at the Mozilla Corporation which builds the Firefox browser. The foundation now plans to revamp its strategic communications to produce a more unified narrative. Syed tells staff that the organization's mission carries higher stakes than ever despite the elimination of these historical programs.