Monday.com lays off hundreds to focus on AI
In Brief Posted: 10:54 AM PDT · July 22, 2026 Image Credits:Cheng Xin / Contributor / Getty Images Ram Iyer Monday.com lays off hundreds to focus on AI Israeli workplace software maker Monday.com is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a restructuring plan to refocus its investments around…
In Brief Posted: 10:54 AM PDT · July 22, 2026 Image Credits:Cheng Xin / Contributor / Getty Images Ram Iyer Monday.com lays off hundreds to focus on AI Israeli workplace software maker Monday.com is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a restructuring plan to refocus its investments around AI projects. The company said it is reducing its headcount by 20%, or about 630 staff, to “support a leaner, more focused operating model” as it concentrates on its AI Work Platform. Monday.com earlier this year pivoted hard toward making its AI platform a core offering, redesigning its entire product around the belief that its enterprise customers increasingly want AI agents to work together with their employees. The AI Work Platform currently comprises a no-code app builder, a customizable AI agent, a workflow automation tool, and a chatbot that can do tasks like generating reports and updating dashboards. The company joins a host of large tech firms that have laid off hundreds of thousands of people as they seek to invest more in AI. Tech layoffs in May hit a monthly high unseen in years, and a record 78% of companies have blamed a need to refocus their efforts around AI as a reason for letting people go this year, according to Layoffs.fyi. More than 122,000 tech roles have been cut so far in 2026, Layoffs.fyi data shows. Monday.com expects to incur $45 million to $55 million in charges due to the restructuring. Topics AI, Enterprise, In Brief, Israel, monday.com, tech layoffs October 13 – 15 San Francisco Scale faster. Grow your portfolio. Gain practical expertise. No matter your goal, Disrupt can empower you.Save up to $330 today! REGISTER NOW Newsletters See More Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news TechCrunch Daily News Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage. TechCrunch Mobility TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. Startups Weekly Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. StrictlyVC Provides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day. No newsletters selected. Subscribe By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. Related AI Glow emerges from stealth at $1.2B valuation to challenge endpoint security in the AI era Jagmeet Singh 19 hours ago AI Jack Dorsey is taking on Slack with Buzz, a group chat platform for teams and their AI agents Amanda Silberling 1 day ago Media & Entertainment AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app Sarah Perez 1 day ago Latest in Enterprise Enterprise After shocking quarter, IBM insists that AI isn’t killing the mainframe Julie Bort 5 hours ago In Brief Monday.com lays off hundreds to focus on AI Ram Iyer 11 hours ago AI Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro Rebecca Bellan 1 day agoSource: TechCrunch — Published — Category: Business