Amazon com Inc. is halting hiring in its core retail division through the end of the year, making it the latest big tech company to pull back on hiring as it contends with economic headwinds. The company is pausing hiring for corporate roles that include tech positions in its retail business, a person familiar with the matter said. Amazon is among the latest big tech companies to slow hiring or cut jobs. Read More...
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Report: Amazon freezes hiring on corporate retail division
Amazon is implementing a hiring freeze on the corporate side of its retail business for the rest of the year, according to a New York Times report, becoming the latest company to pause hiring plans amid growing concerns about an economic downturn. Citing an internal announcement, The New York Times reported Tuesday that the company informed recruiters all open job postings for such roles will close, and new openings will be available next year. The internal email also recommended phone interviews and other recruiting efforts be canceled, according to the report, which said some roles — such as field positions — will be exempt.
