TikTok workers were informed of potential layoffs earlier this year, but the announcement of 300 job losses came as a surprise. These positions, primarily in content moderation, highlighted concerns within the workforce, particularly among those on expensive leases. Employees are experiencing a mix of anxiety and resignation, aware that current market conditions and scrutiny from the US government could lead to further job insecurity. The Communications Workers' Union has expressed deep concerns over the situation, emphasizing the precariousness of roles in trust and safety teams.
Workers at TikTok are facing significant redundancies that were anticipated, but the actual scale of the layoffs shocked many employees across various sectors.
The trust and safety teams, primarily responsible for content moderation at TikTok, are particularly vulnerable amid this wave of layoffs, highlighting the precarious nature of the job market.
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