Meta has internal block lists for former employees marked as ineligible for rehire, which can include individuals with previously good performance reviews. This practice surfaced in a report from Business Insider, detailing how managers can rapidly add names to these lists, raising concerns over the fairness and transparency of such policies. Employees impacted by recent layoffs shared experiences of being labeled as 'non-regrettable attrition' despite positive evaluations. The process for overturning these classifications appears to be extremely challenging, potentially affecting thousands of exiting staff.
Nearly 4,000 workers were impacted by what Meta said was performance-based cuts earlier this year, highlighting the potential consequences of falling on the wrong side of internal evaluations.
Former employees can end up on a 'do not rehire' list for various reasons, including good performance records, showing how vague and potentially unjust these lists can be.
According to Business Insider, one senior Meta engineer blocked from being rehired was told by a hiring manager that even a sign-off from a vice president wouldn't change their status.
Meta spokesperson stated that several factors determine rehiring eligibility, including the last rating prior to separation and other recent performance signals.
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