At the moment, co-CEO Ashraf Alkarmi shared the tough information with staff that we’re lowering our international workforce. His e mail is under.
Hello everybody,
At the moment, we’re making tough selections about the place we make investments and the way we set up Dropbox to attain the product and development priorities that can matter most for our long-term technique. As a part of these adjustments, we’ve made the choice to remove about 200 roles throughout Engineering, Product, Design, and G&A groups (roughly 9% of our international workforce). For many impacted Dropboxers, right now can be their final day.
S-team and I take full possession of this choice and acknowledge that these colleagues have made significant contributions to Dropbox, our merchandise, our prospects, and our groups. Our first precedence right now is to deal with each particular person affected with the care and respect they deserve.
Modifications to Senior Management
I additionally need to share that Ali Dasdan has determined to maneuver on from Dropbox. Throughout his time right here, Ali led and strengthened most of the technical capabilities we’ll depend on as we transfer into the following part of our transformation. I’m grateful for his management, his partnership, and the inspiration he and the group have put in place. Ali’s final day is November 18th, and he’ll be targeted on making certain a easy transition via subsequent month. We want him all the most effective in what comes subsequent.
Why we’re making these adjustments
Our enterprise is worthwhile, and we’ve constructed actual momentum this yr. Our two-year technique units a transparent course for development: fixing extra of our prospects’ vital workflows; reaching extra of our chosen prospects, together with bigger firms; and bringing our expertise to new markets.
Delivering on that technique requires concentrating our sources on the priorities that can have the best potential for buyer impression and development.
Which means making onerous selections about the place we make investments, how we’re organized, and what work we simplify, cut back, or cease. These selections embrace the tough choice to cut back the dimensions of our group.
How we’ll prioritize going ahead
To be able to achieve success, we will’t take the identical work and unfold it throughout fewer individuals. We’ll streamline groups and focus assist and sources in opposition to product areas which have the best impression on our prospects and Dropbox as a enterprise.
Caring for impacted staff
To these leaving Dropbox, we’re dedicated to supporting you thru this transition. Departing Dropboxers are eligible for a severance bundle consistent with the next:
- Severance, fairness, and transition assist:
- Sixteen weeks of pay starting right now, plus one extra week for every accomplished yr at Dropbox. Worldwide packages will replicate native practices and authorized necessities
- This fall fairness vesting
- For workers on the Company Bonus plan, a prorated lump-sum fee primarily based on their 2026 bonus goal
- Immigration assist for impacted visa holders
- Healthcare and well-being:
- U.S. staff will obtain six months of COBRA subsidy, if elected and eligible
- Trendy Well being entry will proceed via the top of the separation month to assist psychological well-being, with extension choices detailed in severance packages
- Fee for eligible present and authorized upcoming paid leaves, together with medical and household go away
- Further assist:
- Gadgets: Impacted staff can be eligible to maintain (1) Dropbox laptop computer, (1) cellular gadget if assigned, and all current desktop peripherals
- Job placement: Job placement providers and profession teaching can be out there for gratis
What comes subsequent
Proper now, our focus is on the colleagues who’re leaving Dropbox. Please give them the house and assist they want.
And to everybody leaving Dropbox: thanks. Your work to construct our capabilities, serve our prospects, and contribute to our tradition has been deeply significant. I’m grateful for every little thing you’ve contributed.
Ashraf
