Atlassian

Effective August 17, 2026, Atlassian's updated data contribution policy made metadata contribution (statistical characteristics, content patterns, search query keywords, Rovo Chat conversations) mandatory and non-optional for Free, Standard, and Premium tier customers; only Enterprise-tier customers retain the ability to opt out, and that ability is lost if an org downgrades from Enterprise. Atlassian's own support documentation states de-identified and aggregated data may be retained for up to seven years, and its sub-processor list names OpenAI as an authorized processor despite Atlassian's stated zero-data-retention agreements with third-party LLM partners.

On March 11, 2026, Atlassian announced 1,600 layoffs — 10% of its workforce — to 'self-fund' AI and enterprise sales investments. CTO Rajeev Rajan will step down effective March 31. North America bore the largest share at 40% of cuts. Restructuring costs are estimated at $225-236 million. The company offered minimum 16-week severance packages plus healthcare continuation.

Atlassian laid off 150 workers in July 2025, then 200 more in Europe, replacing them with AI. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes announced cuts via pre-recorded video, drawing backlash as 'brutal' and 'insensitive.' Critics noted juxtaposition with F1 sponsorship and executive private jet use.

Atlassian presents the Women Leading Tech Awards, an industry initiative supporting gender parity inclusive of non-binary and gender diverse members of tech. The company offers 26 weeks paid leave for birthing parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents. Atlassian conducts yearly pay equity audits, partners with Code2College, /dev/color, and AI4All for underrepresented groups, and operates 9 employee resource groups including Atlassian Pride.