eBay is laying off about 800 employees, or 6% of its workforce, as the e-commerce group restructures to align with its “strategic priorities.” The cuts, which affect roles across the company, follow a review of operating needs, duplication and future focus areas. eBay had around 12,300 employees at the end of 2025. The move comes as the company continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence, integrating artificial intelligence tools internally and across its buyer and seller platforms, and partnering with OpenAI. It also recently agreed to acquire Etsy’s resale app Depop for $1.2bn in cash, aiming to strengthen its position among younger shoppers and expand further into fashion, one of its fastest-growing categories.
