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Netflix Announces 1,000‑Job Cut to Optimize Workforce

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Netflix has announced a reduction of about 1,000 positions—roughly 6% of its staff—marking the largest layoff in the company’s two‑year history. The decision, communicated by co‑CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos via email, aims to streamline human‑resource allocation amid slowing subscriber growth and intensified competition. In the second quarter, Netflix’s average viewing time increased by only 2%, and YouTube has overtaken the streaming service in U.S. television viewership share. These metrics underscore the strategic impetus behind the workforce realignment, as the company seeks to maintain profitability while navigating a shifting entertainment landscape.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/14/2026

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    Netflix 计划裁员1000人

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    Netflix is laying off about 1,000 employees, roughly 6% of its staff, in its largest layoff round since 2022. This comes as its shares have lost about 41% of their value over the past year. Despite projecting 2026 revenue of $51 billion to $51.4 billion and maintaining 31.5 cents of operating profit per sales dollar, member viewing hours only increased by 2% in the first half of 2026, while YouTube took 14.2% of US TV viewing in July, compared to Netflix's 7.8% according to Nielsen data cited by TheWrap.

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