Amazon layoffs: Online retail giant to fire 18,000 workers

In response to "the uncertain economy," Amazon stated it would eliminate more than 18,000 positions from its workforce.

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The online retail giant acknowledged that it had "hired rapidly" during the pandemic.

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CEO Andy Jassy says, "between the reductions we made in November and the ones we're sharing today, we plan to eliminate just over 18,000 roles."

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In November, the company announced 10,000 layoffs.

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Jassey said the company's leadership was "deeply aware that these role eliminations are difficult for people."

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