Meta Raises 'Below Expectations' Ratings for 2025

Meta has raised its target for employees rated 'below expectations' in 2025 mid-year reviews for large teams to 15-20%, up from 12-15% last year, with the process beginning June 16. This follows the layoff of nearly 4,000 employees earlier this year and reflects CEO Mark Zuckerberg's goal to accelerate the removal of low performers. The expanded criteria for low ratings now include former employees who left through 'non-regrettable attrition,' such as resignations or dismissals for underperformance. Although Meta says there will be no company-wide performance terminations this cycle, managers may use review outcomes to make exit decisions for those not meeting expectations, raising the possibility of further targeted cuts. The initiative is part of Meta's ongoing focus on workforce efficiency and investment in advanced AI. Some employees have criticized the review changes, saying their past positive evaluations have been ignored.