Amazon Begins Biggest-Ever Round of Job Cuts

The video discusses Amazon's announcement of 18,000 job cuts, which represent 1% of its workforce but a higher percentage of corporate roles. Initially focused on the devices business, layoffs will expand to retail and marketing divisions. The impact on earnings and potential recession is considered, questioning if cost-cutting can mitigate economic downturns. Amazon's workforce grew significantly during the pandemic, but the current demand doesn't justify the expanded capacity, leading to a rollback of pandemic-era investments.

What challenges does Amazon face that may impact the effectiveness of the layoffs?

What were some of the pandemic-era investments made by Amazon that are now being unwound?