TikTok employees brace for more 'organizational and personnel changes'

TikTok and ByteDance employees are preparing for potential layoffs as the company plans "organizational and personnel changes" in its e-commerce business. This follows previous layoffs and a failure to meet performance goals. In a memo, TikTok stated they are reviewing how to better support their global e-commerce aims while creating efficient operating models.

The division faces fresh obstacles after Trump raised tariffs on China, where many TikTok global sellers reside. Employees express confusion and concern over the ongoing uncertainty, especially regarding the potential sale of U.S. operations under pressure from the Trump administration's directives. Staffers desire clarity, voicing concerns about planning their careers amid such instability.