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January 5, 2023

Amazon Cuts 18,000+ Jobs, Salesforce Slashes 10% of Workforce Amid Steep Cuts in Tech Sector
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Amazon's CEO has announced plans to cut more than 18,000 jobs. They're
the largest layoffs in Amazon's history, representing some 6% of the
retail giant's 300,000 workers. Meanwhile, Salesforce announced plans to
lay off 10% of its workforce. U.S. tech companies cut more than 150,000
jobs in 2022.


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