Weeks after Bill Gates announced his plan to shut down Gates Foundation; CEO sends 'layoff memo' to employees saying: This is a challenging time for our organization in ...

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is preparing to lay off up to 500 employees, approximately 20% of its workforce, as part of a cost-control effort. This move aligns with the foundation's plan to wind down by 2045 and aims to cap operating expenses at $1.25 billion while increasing program spending to a record $9 billion in 2026.

Weeks after Bill Gates announced his plan to shut down Gates Foundation; CEO sends 'layoff memo' to employees saying: This is a challenging time for our organization in ...
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is preparing to lay off up to 500 employees, approximately 20% of its workforce, as part of a cost-control effort. This move aligns with the foundation's plan to wind down by 2045 and aims to cap operating expenses at $1.25 billion while increasing program spending to a record $9 billion in 2026.