Mozilla Foundation, the nonprofit behind Firefox, has just made a drastic decision: laying off 30% of its workforce. This includes shutting down its advocacy and global programs divisions. The reason? Mozilla says it needs to stay more agile and impactful in the face of constant changes.
This cut is not the first of its kind this year. Earlier in 2024, Mozilla already laid off employees from its browser division. But this move goes deeper, with sweeping changes across the organization. It’s clear that the foundation is looking to shift priorities to adapt to the rapid technological shifts and external pressures it faces.
The layoffs are a response to a fast-changing world, and Mozilla believes the restructuring will allow it to focus on its core mission. However, they emphasize that advocacy—one of their key principles—will remain a part of the organization’s work, albeit with a different strategy.
Despite the cuts, Mozilla Corporation, the for-profit arm of Mozilla responsible for developing the Firefox browser, remains unaffected.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Mozilla Foundation, the Firefox browser creator’s nonprofit arm, laid off 30% of its workforce and eliminated its advocacy and global programs divisions. pic.twitter.com/DbMGLihsfL
— The Layoff Tracker 🚨 (@WhatLayoff) November 6, 2024
Sources:
- TechCrunch – Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% staff, drops advocacy division
- The Register – Mozilla Foundation lays off about third of staff
- Computerworld – Mozilla’s advocacy arm cuts 30% of staff
- MSN – Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% staff, drops advocacy division