Automattic begins layoffs after failed board attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg and executive departures
Automattic, parent company of WordPress.com, WooCommerce and Tumblr, has begun layoffs, and insiders expect more cuts. Over at least the past week the cuts have hit the communications team, social team, WordPress.com and the VIP enterprise business. The turmoil follows the board's failed attempt in September to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg, wh…