159 employees are leaving Automattic as CEO’s fight with WP Engine escalates
Automattic CEO announced 159 employees accepted a severance package due to disagreements over WordPress direction and WP Engine handling.
MAIN POINTS
- 159 employees, about 8.4% of staff, accepted the severance.
- The severance package was offered due to disagreements with WordPress's direction.
- Disagreements also involved handling issues with WP Engine.
TAKEAWAYS
- A significant portion of Automattic's workforce chose to leave.
- The severance package included a financial incentive of $30,000.
- Leadership decisions can lead to substantial workforce changes.