Uber is cutting 23% of jobs in its People & Place division The unit covers human resources, recruitment, workplace facilities and culture under the leadership of newly promoted president, Jill Hazelbacker.
The cuts affect less than 1% of Uber’s 34,000 global employees, although many of the affected roles are senior positions. A company spokesman said that this step has nothing to do with artificial intelligence.
Uber is moving away from the scenario of laying off AI workers
Hazelbaker stepped into the expanded role of president and chief corporate affairs officer just last month. It’s been Uber for a long time Veteran of marketing, Politics, and communications arrangements.
The decision seeks to build a “more connected, modern and operationally excellent organization,” she said in a memo to affected teams.
“As we have grown, parts of the organization have become too complex and fragmented, with overlapping responsibilities, unclear ownership, and teams operating too far away from the businesses and partners they support.” Hazelbaker He said.
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Meanwhile, in a note Addressed to company leaders“These changes are necessary to maximize the effectiveness of the people team and the tremendous potential that lies ahead,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi added.
Nearly 10 million Uber drivers are classified as independent contractors, so they are not included in the count.
Through technology, and many companies He justified layoffs in 2026 by pointing to AI-driven automation. However, Uber was clear that artificial intelligence did not play a role in the decision.
Uber is still hiring for more than 800 jobs, including positions to market robotaxis. However, it said last month that it would slow hiring as it relies on internal AI tools.
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