The Latest Breaking News from Amazon

Amazon set to axe 18,000 jobs worldwide in largest layoffs in its history

The online retail firm said roles that will be affected the most include those across its stores, such as Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, as well as its human resources division

Chronicle Live · Jan 5, 2023

Amazon will axe 18,000 jobs amid 'uncertain economy' as it aims to cut costs

The news came from a memo sent by Chief Executive Officer at Amazon Andy Jassy, as the retail giant will slash thousands of job around the world including in Europe

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Amazon announces fresh wave of layoffs taking total job cuts to 18,000

CEO Andy Jassy said the move was about ‘finding a way to do more for customers at a lower cost’

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023

Amazon layoffs to hit 18,000 people

The wave of layoffs at Amazon will hit thousands more people than originally expected.

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

Amazon, Salesforce jettison jobs in latest tech worker purge

E-commerce giant Amazon and business software maker Salesforce are the latest U.S. tech companies to announce major job cuts

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

Amazon to cut 18,000 jobs

That figure adds new layoffs on top of a previously announced workforce reduction of 10,000.

Axios · Jan 5, 2023

Death of the narrator? Apple unveils suite of AI-voiced audiobooks

Exclusive: tech firm quietly launches new audiobook catalogue narrated by AI – but move expected to spark backlash

The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2023

Amazon workers announce first UK strike at the end of January

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Coventry will strike on January 25. Union GMB has said more strike dates may follow in the coming weeks.

Wales Online · Jan 4, 2023

Shoppers say £14 hooded blanket is 'better than Oodie' and slashes heating bills

The affordable Amazon dupe looks just like Oodie's popular hooded blankets, but for a fraction of the price!

Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023

Salesforce cuts 10% of staff in layoffs as boss admits he 'hired too many people'

The software company will lay off around 8,000 people after going on a wild hiring spree during the pandemic.

Fortune · Jan 4, 2023