Canva lays off 22% of staff with a masterclass in dignified exits: 6 months pay, $10k grants

CodeByPoonam · x · 2026-11-05

Canva's first-ever major layoff in its 13-year history cuts 22% of staff after a decade of growth slowed—yet the company remains profitable. CEO Melanie Perkins called it the hardest moment in Canva's history.

The exit package is what everyone is talking about:

At least 6 months salary globally, regardless of location
Keep your company MacBook for job hunting
Up to 12 months of healthcare plus a year of family support
1-year equity vesting cliff dropped for recent hires
1 year of LinkedIn Premium plus coaching, resume and interview help
A $10,000 no-equity grant for anyone starting a business or community project

Most companies cut people and move on; Canva shows it can be done with dignity.

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Canva lays off 22% of staff with a masterclass in dignified exits: 6 months pay, $10k grants

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