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Squarespace to lay off 19 percent of workforce

Website building platform Squarespace is reducing its headcount by 19 percent, affecting approximately 300 employees.

2 November 2026
Squarespace to lay off 19 percent of workforce

Squarespace has announced a workforce reduction of 19 percent, impacting roughly 300 staff members out of a total workforce of 1,800. The decision follows a stated goal by the company to streamline its internal operations and sharpen business priorities.

Company spokesperson Jeff Seedman indicated that the organizational changes are designed to improve efficiency and agility as the firm prepares for its next phase of growth. The move reflects a broader trend among major technology firms adjusting their operational structures in the current economic landscape.

Impacted employees are set to receive transition support from the company. The layoffs represent a significant portion of the firm's personnel as it seeks to reorganize its resources.

Original source: theverge.com