Netflix Layoffs Just Reached London Headquarters

Netflix’s job cuts have reached its London headquarters, with the company laying off up to 3 percent of the office’s workforce, according to Variety. The reductions come weeks after Netflix eliminated about 1,000 jobs worldwide, roughly 6 percent of its staff. Anna Mallett, Netflix’s vice president of production for the U.K. and EMEA, has also reportedly left the company. Before joining Netflix, Mallett served as CEO of media production company ITN and held senior roles at BBC Studios. During her time at Netflix, the streamer released several U.K. hits, including Baby Reindeer and Adolescence. The London layoffs have also affected staff in publicity and other departments. The changes follow Netflix’s decision to replace content chief Bela Bajaria with British executive Peter Rice, a former president of 21st Century Fox. Variety reports that the leadership change has raised concerns that more restructuring could follow, particularly involving international output. Netflix’s co-CEOs, Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos, have said international operations remain strong. Speaking during an earnings call last month, Peters said the company’s viewing levels continue to support its business. “Th...