"Covalen can confirm that it has commenced consultation with a number of employees in relation to potential redundancies within its Dublin operations."
"There are a lot of angry people out in Sandyford [Covalen base]. It has come out of left field and is a slap in the face."
"The only real justification is Meta's headcount cuts to foot the bill for AI. We're yet to see anything useful from this AI slop."
"Meta will be deploying more contractors, but it has warned of reducing its usage of contractor firms such as Covalen for its processes."
Covalen, part of CPL, is consulting employees about potential redundancies linked to Meta's downsizing. The cuts affect around 2,000 employees involved in tech and outsourcing. Meta's reduction in contractor usage has led to decreased work for Covalen, which has provided trust and safety services for Meta's platforms. Union representatives express anger over the situation, criticizing the justification for cuts as linked to AI investments. Meta's layoffs and contractor reductions are part of a broader strategy to manage costs amid AI developments.
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