Glovo's workforce strategy from 2020 to 2026 has been characterized by a dynamic period of significant restructuring and strategic adjustments. Following a post-COVID-19 hiring surge, the company initiated a 250-person reduction in January 2023, primarily attributed to a drop in order volumes, identified inefficiencies, and ongoing post-acquisition restructuring efforts. This was closely followed by a substantial shift in March 2023, necessitating the hiring of 750 delivery drivers due to a change in operational model forced by legal mandates, fundamentally altering its labor structure. The rationale for these workforce recalibrations consistently emphasizes enhancing operational efficiency, mitigating the impact of reduced order volumes, and integrating post-acquisition synergies. This strategic imperative continued into early 2024, marked by a further 25-person reduction as part of ongoing restructuring and cost-cutting initiatives. While specific 2026 workforce projections are not detailed, the sustained focus on efficiency and cost optimization observed through early 2024 suggests a continued trajectory of lean operational management and strategic resource allocation, adapting to both market demands and regulatory frameworks.
