Docusign layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Docusign reported in its annual reports, 2024 to 2026, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from 6,840 to 7,044.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2024 | 6,840 | As of January 31, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | 6,838 | January 31, 2025 |
| 10-K for 2026 | 7,044 | January 31, 2026 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryAuthorized a restructuring plan in September 2022 that reduced the current workforce by about 9%, substantially completed at the end of fiscal 2023.
Word for word“For example, in September 2022, in response to changing economic conditions and in an effort to reduce our operational costs and improve our organizational efficiency, we authorized a restructuring plan, which included a restructuring and reduction of the current workforce by approximately 9%.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryAuthorized an additional restructuring plan that reduced the current workforce by about 10%, substantially completed at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Word for word“Additionally, in February 2023, in an effort to support our growth, scale and profitability objectives, we authorized an additional restructuring plan, which included a restructuring and reduction of the current workforce by approximately 10%.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryAuthorized a restructuring plan reducing the current workforce by about 6%, expected to be completed in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2025.
Word for word“Further, in February 2024 , in an effort to strengthen and support our financial and operational efficiency while continuing to invest in product and related initiatives, we authorized an additional restructuring plan, which included a restructuring and reduction of the current workforce by approximately 6%.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRecorded restructuring and other related charges for fiscal 2024, mainly employee termination benefits.
Word for word“For the year ended January 31, 2024, restructuring and other related charges were $ 30.4 million, and primarily composed of $ 28.8 million for employee termination benefits, which included stock-based compensation expense of $ 5.0 million.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRecorded restructuring and other related charges for fiscal 2023, mainly employee termination benefits.
Word for word“For the year ended January 31, 2023, restructuring and other related charges were $ 28.3 million, and primarily composed of $ 27.4 million for employee termination benefits, which included stock-based compensation expense of $ 5.6 million.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryAnnounced a 2025 restructuring plan to reduce the workforce, mostly in Sales and Marketing, with expected charges.
Word for word“As part of the 2025 Restructuring Plan, we expect to restructure and reduce our current workforce by approximately 6 %, with the majority in our Sales & Marketing organizations.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe board authorized a 2025 Restructuring Plan to strengthen financial and operational efficiency, which was substantially completed by the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
Word for word“During fiscal 2025 , the board of directors authorized the 2025 Restructuring Plan designed to strengthen and support our financial and operational efficiency while continuing to invest in product and related initiatives.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company recorded employee termination benefit accruals under the 2025 Restructuring Plan, with cash payments made during the year.
Word for word“2025 Restructuring Plan Employee termination benefits $ — $ 24,874 $ ( 24,796 ) $ 78 Total $ — $ 24,874 $ ( 24,796 ) $ 78 Docusign, Inc. | 2025 Form 10-K | 92” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe board authorized a 2024 Restructuring Plan designed to support growth, scale and profitability, which was substantially completed by the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Word for word“During fiscal 2024 , the board of directors authorized the 2024 Restructuring Plan designed to support our growth, scale and profitability objectives.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe board authorized a 2023 Restructuring Plan in response to changing economic conditions to reduce operational costs and improve organizational efficiency, substantially completed by the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.
Word for word“During fiscal 2023 , the board of directors authorized a restructuring plan (the “2023 Restructuring Plan”) in response to changing economic conditions and in an effort to reduce our operational costs and improve our organizational efficiency.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company recorded restructuring and other related charges for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, including stock-based compensation.
Word for word“For the year ended January 31, 2025, restructuring and other related charges were $ 29.7 million, which included stock-based compensation expense of $ 4.8 million.” 10-K for 2026
| Fiscal year ended | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-31 | $0 | — |
| 2022-01-31 | $0 | — |
| 2023-01-31 | $28.3 million | $22.3 million |
| 2024-01-31 | $30.4 million | — |
| 2025-01-31 | $29.7 million | — |
| 2026-01-31 | $0 | — |
Docusign filed 3 restructuring notices (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from Docusign’s annual reports (10-K for 2026, 10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-03-18. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.