ClickUp CEO Cuts 22% Workforce Despite Business Being 'Strongest Ever'; CEO Says 'I Did It Because...' - News18

ClickUp CEO Zeb Evans announced a 22% reduction in the company's workforce on May 20, 2026, despite stating that the business is at its 'strongest ever.' Evans attributed the layoffs to 'AI-led workplace transformation' and the need to prepare the company for the future. The announcement was made via a blog post on the company's website.

Evans stated that the decision was difficult but necessary to ensure ClickUp's long-term success. He emphasized that the affected employees would receive severance packages and support services. The CEO did not provide specific details on which departments would be impacted or the exact number of employees affected, though the 22% figure represents a significant portion of the workforce.

The layoffs come amid a broader trend of technology companies restructuring their workforces in response to advances in artificial intelligence. ClickUp, a project management software company, has experienced rapid growth in recent years, but Evans suggested that the current team structure was not aligned with the future needs of the business as AI capabilities expand.