New York, New York-based UiPath, a software company specializing in robotic process automation software that monitors user functions and automates front and back office processes, has announced a restructuring along with a 10% reduction in its workforce.
Approximately 420 employees will be impacted by the restructuring.
According to an SEC filing, "The board of directors of UiPath approved restructuring actions to manage its operating expenses. These actions are expected to include an overall reduction of approximately 10% of the Company’s global workforce of approximately 4,200 as of July 1, 2024, with most of this reduction expected to occur by the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. This workforce reduction is aimed at further driving operational efficiency and customer centricity. These changes reflect efforts to reshape the organization by streamlining the Company’s structure, particularly in operational and corporate functions, better prioritizing our go-to-market investments and focusing our research and development investments on artificial intelligence and driving innovation across our platform."
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