In the technology industry, companies are actively changing their workforce size and working methods: some are conducting layoffs, while others are offering employees the option to leave voluntarily. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has now joined this list. According to a report, the company has presented a voluntary exit plan for selected employees in France. It is estimated that about 100 people may be affected by this program.
This step comes as major tech giants such as Microsoft and Google are also providing their employees with a voluntary resignation option. However, Meta's approach differs from those of these companies.
According to the French publication La Lettre, Meta is developing a voluntary exit plan for its staff in France. Meta has about 300 employees in the country, and the program is expected to affect approximately 100 people. It is not yet clear which specific departments or positions will be included in this scheme. The report states that the application deadline for the program is set for November 5; negotiations began in July.
Meta's plan is based on the procedure of termination by collective agreement in accordance with French labor law. This procedure is called RCC in French. Under this framework, the company reaches an agreement with trade unions regarding voluntary downsizing. This differs from standard dismissal because employees are offered the opportunity to leave the company on predetermined terms. Currently, this scheme only applies to employees in France; there is no information about its application in other countries.
According to the report, the proposed package includes a payment equivalent to 2.15 months' salary for each year of service. Additionally, employees may be offered a 10-month paid leave (mobility leave), during which they will receive 80% of their gross salary. The company is also considering providing assistance to employees in obtaining retraining or starting their own businesses. It is important to note that all these conditions are part of the proposed plan and should not be considered the final package officially published by the company.
It is worth mentioning that Microsoft and Google have previously launched voluntary exit programs for their employees. Microsoft announced a Voluntary Exit Offer for selected teams in India, the US, the UK, and Canada in October 2026. According to the company, this benefit provides the opportunity to leave work accompanied by financial support and career planning assistance. Reports suggest that up to 60,000 employees could apply for this program, although the offer was not extended to everyone.
Meanwhile, Google has also expanded voluntary exit packages for employees in several countries. According to Reuters, in June 2026, the company expanded this program for some workers in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland.
