eBay to slash 1,000 more jobs, around 9% of workforce
eBay had 12,300 employees at the end of 2025, before announcing a first round of layoffs in February
eBay, the U.S.-based e-commerce platform, announced on Tuesday that it will be cutting an additional 1,000 jobs, bringing its total workforce reduction to around 9% of its employees. This decision was communicated to staff on Tuesday, according to a statement from a spokesperson. The layoffs follow the company's first round of cuts in February, when it eliminated 800 jobs. eBay had 12,300 employees at the end of 2025, before announcing the second round of layoffs.
The spokesperson said the company is taking these measures to ensure it operates from a position of strength by aligning teams and resources with its strategic priorities. The company's CEO, Cristiano Amon, explained that the decision stems from the company's evolving needs as it expands into new domains. Despite a return to growth in 2025, eBay has faced several challenging years marked by near-stagnant revenue.
In July, the company acquired clothing resale site Depop for $1.2 billion, and in early May, video game retailer GameStop made a takeover offer valuing eBay at $55.5 billion, which was ultimately rejected.
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