OTIOSE/THE DISPOSABLE INDEX/Wondery
Tech Layoff Tracker & Corporate Hypocrisy Database (2020-2026)
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Layoffs & Culture at Wondery

Media

THE NUMBERS

-100 EMPTOTAL DISCARDED
0.1%WORKFORCE IMPACT

THE SCALE

REDUCED BY 0.1%
PEAK WORKFORCE (EST.)180,100 EMP
CURRENT WORKFORCE180,000 EMP

HISTORY

-100 EMP(2025.08)

"Reorganizing audio operations"

💀 TRANSLATION: Shifting the deck chairs on a sinking ship.
🩸 LIKELY CASUALTIES (AI ESTIMATE):
  • 🔴
    Content Development & Production (90%) ─ Reason: Unprofitable content slate reduction.
  • 🔴
    Audio Engineering & Post-Production (80%) ─ Reason: Workflow efficiency, tech automation impact.
  • 🟡
    Audience Development & Marketing (75%) ─ Reason: Ineffective audience acquisition strategies.
☢️ CORPORATE BS LEVEL:
90%

Wondery has eliminated a total of 100 positions across 1 workforce events.

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