People familiar with the matter said that eBay Inc. will lay off 9% of its employees. This is the company's second round of layoffs this year. People familiar with the matter said that the layoffs will involve about 1,000 employees. An internal memorandum from the company's CEO was previously quoted to report the layoffs. “As we work to seize the significant opportunities ahead, this move was taken to align our team and resources with top strategic priorities and ensure that the company continues to maintain a favorable operating position,” an eBay spokesperson said in an email statement.

People familiar with the matter said that eBay Inc. will lay off 9% of its employees. This is the company's second round of layoffs this year. People familiar with the matter said that the layoffs will involve about 1,000 employees. An internal memorandum from the company's CEO was previously quoted to report the layoffs. “As we work to seize the significant opportunities ahead, this move was taken to align our team and resources with top strategic priorities and ensure that the company continues to maintain a favorable operating position,” an eBay spokesperson said in an email statement.