Twitter laying off 336 members of it's workforce

Twitter has confirmed today that it is laying off 336 members of it's workforce. This comes as the social media giant has lately been seen as being a bit 'bloated'. 

“On October 12, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a restructuring and reduction in force plan of up to 336 employees, constituting approximately 8% of the Company’s global workforce,” the document states. “The restructuring is part of an overall plan to organize around the Company’s top product priorities and drive efficiencies throughout the Company.”

CEO Jack Dorsey made the announcement and promised that employees would be told "with the utmost respect for each and every person"
Try telling that to Bart Teeuwisse, a Twitter engineer who was affected by the layoffs. Bart went to log into his work email on his phone when he woke up, only to find he no longer had access.

Not exactly the best way to start your day. This is the digital equivalent of showing up to work and finding your key suddenly doesn't fit the door.