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Canva Announces Layoffs, Job Changes for About 22% of Workforce

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 03 November 2026, 22:35 UTC By Angus Whitley 1 min read
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Canva Announces Layoffs, Job Changes for About 22% of Workforce Canva Inc. announced job cuts and a structural overhaul that will impact more than one-fifth of the workforce, after the Sydney-based tech firm’s growth slowed for the first time in a decade. Some 1,271 people, or 22% of Canva’s staff, will lose their jobs, change roles or relocate to central hubs, Chief Executive Officer Melanie Perkins said in a note to employees that was posted on the firm’s website.

Canva Announces Layoffs, Job Changes for About 22% of Workforce Canva Inc. announced job cuts and a structural overhaul that will impact more than one-fifth of the workforce, after the Sydney-based tech firm’s growth slowed for the first time in a decade. Some 1,271 people, or 22% of Canva’s staff, will lose their jobs, change roles or relocate to central hubs, Chief Executive Officer Melanie Perkins said in a note to employees that was posted on the firm’s website.
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