Atlassian lays off 1,600 workers ahead of AI push

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Luca Ittimani with ReutersMarch 11, 2026 at 10:55 PM

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Atlassian, an Australian software company, announced it is laying off 1,600 employees, roughly 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan focused on artificial intelligence and enterprise sales. The layoffs affect employees across North America, Australia, India, and other regions. The company expects to incur pre-tax charges between $225 million and $236 million related to the layoffs and office space reductions. Atlassian's co-founder, Mike Cannon-Brookes, stated the move aims to strengthen the company's financial standing and fund further investment in AI, acknowledging that AI has changed the skills needed within the company. The announcement follows similar cuts in other tech companies attributed to AI advancements.

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