Amazon confirms plans to lay off 14,000 corporate workers as part of wave of cuts

Retail giant, which is vying to reverse pandemic hiring spree, attempts to cut costs and slim down its operation

Amazon has confirmed plans to lay off 14,000 corporate workers, as part of a wave of cuts expected to hit tens of thousands of jobs.

The Seattle-based retail giant, which is vying to reverse a pandemic hiring spree, is attempting to cut costs and slim down its huge operation. This summer, its CEO warned white-collar employees their jobs could be taken by artificial intelligence.