Uber Cuts 10% of Global Workforce, Doubles Down on Return-to-Office Policy
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 3, 2026
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced a layoff of approximately 10% of the company's global workforce, pairing the cuts with a reinforced return-to-office mandate. While exact headcount figures were not disclosed, the move reflects continued consolidation across the tech sector. For staffing professionals, the dual signal of workforce reduction alongside RTO pressure highlights shifting client priorities around workforce structure and on-site presence.
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