Earlier this year, Meta made a significant announcement of reducing its workforce by approximately 21,000 employees as part of cost-cutting measures. In addition to these layoffs, several office perks were also withdrawn for the remaining staff. However, there has been a recent positive development as employees are gradually regaining some of these previously discontinued benefits. A Bloomberg report has shed light on Meta's efforts to boost employee morale following a challenging year marked by layoffs and financial constraints.
According to the report, Meta has commenced the process of rehiring certain employees who were let go in the past year. Moreover, an employee has mentioned that the company has taken the step of ordering branded T-shirts for its workforce, seen as an encouraging sign of the company's performance.
In the realm of office perks, the Menlo Park, California office has witnessed a resurgence. Most notably, the company's restaurants have reopened, with dinner service now commencing at 6 pm, a departure from the previous late evening timing. Furthermore, services such as laundry and haircuts, as well as Thursday happy hours, have been reinstated for employees. To encourage employees to return to the office at least three days a week, unique food vendors have set up stalls, providing additional incentives for a return to on-site work.
A spokesperson from Meta confirmed to Bloomberg that the company is reintroducing various office perks for its employees, including dinner and happy hours. The spokesperson explained, "Dinner, happy hour, and company swag never truly disappeared; they were simply adjusted in response to the pandemic and budget considerations."
Additionally, reports indicate that the previously sparse snack bar and refrigerator are now fully restocked. Notably, the popular beverage La Croix has made a return, with Meta's headquarters replenishing its supply of these fruit-flavored sparkling waters. This resurgence serves as a clear indicator of employees gradually returning to the office.
However, it's important to note that despite the revival of office perks, they still do not match the level of benefits offered in the past. The report highlights that perks, such as laundry service, were once complimentary but now require payment from employees. Furthermore, some employees have expressed that the quality of food provided is not up to the standards it once was.
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