Canva restructure to impact a fifth of its workforce ahead of Christmas

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Herbert, B. (2026, November 3). Canva restructure to impact a fifth of its workforce ahead of Christmas. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-04/canva-restructure-job-losses/107344304

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-11-03 · by Bronwyn Herbert

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Canva, a major design company, is undergoing restructuring that will affect 22% of its global workforce, totaling 1,270 jobs. The changes are attributed to slower growth and evolving technology in the industry. As part of the plan, Sydney will become the primary hub for operations, with some employees potentially needing to relocate. Canva is offering outgoing employees a severance package including at least six months' salary and additional support services to aid their transition to new employment opportunities.

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On November 3, Canva, an Australian design software company, announced significant job cuts affecting 1,271 employees, or 22% of its workforce. Co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins informed staff that this restructuring was necessary due to the company's first slowdown in growth since its founding 13 years ago, partly attributed to the rise of artificial intelligence technology. The changes will see some employees lose their jobs while others are asked to relocate to centralized hubs in Sydney or change roles. Canva is offering affected staff a severance package including at least six months' salary and support services as they transition to new positions.

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🔮 Design giant Canva announces restructure impacting 22pc of global workforce In short: The design giant's announcement will impact 1,270 jobs, pointing to slowing growth and "new technology" changing how people create and use products.

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Design giant Canva announces restructure impacting 22pc of global workforce In short: The design giant's announcement will impact 1,270 jobs, pointing to slowing growth and "new technology" changing how people create and use products.

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Canva restructure to impact a fifth of its workforce ahead of Christmas · assertive framing

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Sydney will be made the primary hub with some staff asked to relocate. What's next? A package for outgoing employees includes at least six-months' salary and other supports while they find other work. asserted

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