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American Express cuts 3,500 jobs to curb rising costs

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American Express is implementing a significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 3,500 jobs, which represents about 5% of its global employees. This move is intended to control rising operational costs, including high energy prices and healthcare expenses. The company's CEO, Stephen Squeri, stated that these layoffs are part of a strategy to streamline the organization and reallocate resources towards key business priorities. AI

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American Express cuts 3,500 jobs to curb rising costs

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "American Express🚨is cutting 5% of its global workforce in an attempt to put a cap on🚨rising costs. That reduction amts to ~3,500 jobs, the co said Fri. CH Exec

    "American Express🚨is cutting 5% of its global workforce in an attempt to put a cap on🚨rising costs. That reduction amts to ~3,500 jobs, the co said Fri. CH Exec St Squeri said the job reductions were part of a plan to streamline the org & invest in bus priorities. High🚨energy pri…

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