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Meta boosts headcount by 8% as AI talent drives compensation costs higher

by Todd Humber November 2, 2025

written by Todd Humber November 2, 2025

Meta ended the third quarter with more than 78,400 employees, an 8% increase from the previous year, as the social media company aggressively hired technical staff to support its artificial intelligence ambitions. Employee compensation growth accelerated during the quarter, driven by technical hires...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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