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Uber cuts 23% of people division as new president takes over

Uber Cuts 23% of People Division as New President Takes Charge

bloomberg.com

June 3, 2026

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Summary

Uber Technologies Inc. is reducing its People and Places division by 23%, impacting senior roles in human resources, recruitment, and workplace facilities. This decision, made by newly appointed president Jill Hazelbaker, affects less than 1% of Uber's global workforce of 34,000 employees.

Key Takeaways

Uber is cutting 23% of jobs in its People and Places division, which includes human resources and recruitment.
The layoffs affect many senior roles and represent less than 1% of Uber's total workforce of 34,000 employees.
The restructuring is part of a strategy by newly promoted president Jill Hazelbaker to simplify the team structure.
Uber's approximately 10 million drivers are classified as independent contractors and are not included in these layoffs.

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Concerns

The trend of cutting HR roles suggests a growing belief that AI could replace traditional hiring processes, raising concerns about job security in these positions.
The push for employees to return to the office is seen as a tactic to force resignations, indicating a troubling shift in workplace culture.
There's a perception that the current C-level focus on 'measurement' jobs being threatened by AI reflects a misunderstanding of the essential roles that HR and management play.