Canva Restructuring Affects 1,271 Employees

Canva said 1,271 employees, about 22% of its workforce, will be affected by a restructuring that includes job losses, role changes and relocation. The company has not disclosed how many employees will leave. Chief Executive Melanie Perkins announced the changes in a staff memo, saying Canva’s growth had slowed for the first time in a decade. Canva plans to combine its Product, Growth and Platform teams into one product organisation, reduce management layers and broaden some roles. Sydney will become the main base for more product teams, and some employees will be asked to consider relocating. The company has not said how many people will be asked to move. Most employees on hybrid schedules are expected to work from an office two to three days a week from January 2027, depending on their role or area. The planned change would alter the company’s existing flexible work arrangements, according to the details Canva shared with staff. For employees who leave, Canva says it will provide at least six months’ salary, including statutory entitlements, and allow them to keep their work MacBooks. It is also offering career coaching, help with resumes and interview preparation, and a...