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Uber Cutting 23% of Staff in People Division, Part of 2026 Restructuring

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Is Uber Cutting Jobs in 2026?

Yes — Uber is planning to cut approximately 23% of jobs in its people division.

“[These] changes are necessary to maximize the effectiveness of the people team and the enormous potential ahead of us,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an internal memo seen by multiple news outlets on June 3, 2026.

The June workforce reduction comes roughly a month after Jill Hazelbaker was named the new president of the food delivery and ride-hailing giant.


Which Roles at Uber are Affected?

The teams affected by the latest round of job cuts at Uber include:


Impact on Canadian Staff

It remains unclear if any Canadian workers in Uber’s people division are being let go.

According to LinkedIn, the company currently employs more than 3,100 people in the country.


Source

Uber’s memo to staff about reducing its people division was seen by multiple news outlets, including Bloomberg and CNBC.


More Uber Layoff Coverage

For a full overview of layoffs at Uber and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Uber Layoffs & Severance Guide.

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