Meta to label more workers as ‘low performers' — months after sweeping layoffs

Core Insights - Meta has expanded the classification of "low performers" in its midyear performance reviews, increasing the percentage of employees labeled as such from 12%-15% last year to 15%-20% this year [2][5] - The midyear review process will begin on June 16 and continue through August, with no company-wide performance terminations planned, although the process is described as an opportunity for exit decisions [4][5] - CEO Mark Zuckerberg has emphasized a need for higher performance standards and faster removal of low performers, aligning with the company's focus on developing advanced artificial intelligence [7][8] Employee Impact - The new classification will affect employees in teams of 150 or more, and includes those who have already left through "non-regrettable attrition" [5] - The company previously laid off about 4,000 workers in February, and it remains unclear how many additional employees may be cut in the upcoming review cycle [5][9] - Some affected employees have contested the low performance classifications, citing positive feedback from managers in the past [9]