One of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms Amazonannounced that it had made a remarkable decision. In the company’s official statement, at least 18 thousand people It was said that he would be fired. The company, which employs 1.5 million people to date, will have made the largest layoff in its history with this decision.

In Amazon’s statement, it did not give clear details about which countries the layoffs will take place in. However, layoffs are mainly due to “Amazon Fresh and Go” stores and Human resource department will take place in parts. Amazon, reduce costs He says that he made such a decision.

The dismissal process is expected to be completed by January 18.

Andy Jassy, ​​​​​​who took the CEO chair after Jeff Bezos, made some statements on the subject. “Never make this dismissal decision and the staff affected by the decision. we do not take lightly.Andy Jassy also explained the reason for the layoffs. According to the Amazon boss uncertainty in the global economywas the main reason that led to the dismissal of 18,000 people. According to industry sources, Amazon’s layoff process will be completed on January 18.

The wave of layoffs has spread to the world of technology at large. Not just Amazon meta and twitter Companies like this make massive layoffs. Companies worry that people who fear a recession are less willing to buy. loss of income So they try to save. However, it is still early to understand whether the layoffs will be enough.