Technology giant Atlassian has gone from spruiking an Australia-wide hiring drive, replete with a branded campervan, less than six months ago to announcing it would cut 500 jobs globally on Tuesday. Shares in Atlassian are up about 40 per cent this calendar year to $US176, which is still down about 60 per cent from the highs of late 2021, when technology stock prices were inflated by lockdowns, low interest rates and government stimulus spending. \\u201DRedundant Atlassian staff will be offered a package of benefits far exceeding legal requirements, with Cannon-Brookes and Farquhar paying tribute to departing staff