GoKawiileBay cuts hundreds of jobs in second 2024 layoff round despite share gains
eBay is laying off hundreds of employees in its second major round of job cuts this year. The move comes even as the company's stock has risen significantly, which CEO Jamie Iannone attributed to a successful strategy shift, saying 'our strategy is working.'
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Cutting staff while the stock climbs suggests eBay's leadership may be prioritizing efficiency and margins over headcount growth, a pattern seen across tech and e-commerce firms seeking to reassure investors. It also raises questions about whether rising share prices reflect genuine business strength or cost-cutting optics, since the two trends appear to be running in parallel rather than one clearly causing the other.
- eBay is conducting its second major layoff round of the year
- The cuts come despite a notable rise in eBay's stock price
- CEO Jamie Iannone credits the company's strategy shift for the share gains
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-22
Published there as: “eBay layoffs: Hundreds of jobs slashed with stock riding high. ‘Our strategy is working,’ says CEO”
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