Filing: Monday.com plans to cut 20% of its workforce, or ~600 employees, in H2 2026 to "support a leaner, more focused operational model"; MNDY falls 2%
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A 20% cut at Monday.com is another data point that horizontal SaaS is repricing under growth pressure and AI-driven selfware fears. If you sell workflow software, assume procurement will question headcount leverage and AI strategy in every renewal conversation this year.
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