Here's an interesting article about Amazon's recent plans to scrap their building in New York... To quote Amazon:
"We do not intend to re-open the HQ2 search at this time. We will proceed as planned in Northern Virginia and Nashville, and we will continue to hire and grow across our 17 corporate offices and tech hubs in the U.S. and Canada."
What does this mean for the local economy and for the company as a whole? What does this mean for other employers who are watching this news? What does this mean for talent? What are your thoughts?
** UPDATE **
1) New York City just put up this lovely billboard in downtown Times Square showcasing their displeasure at the pull-out. What are your thoughts?
2) Not only did people lose prospective jobs at Amazon, people lost money on real estate and rent, and prospective housing markets in the nearby regions may also suffer.
"We do not intend to re-open the HQ2 search at this time. We will proceed as planned in Northern Virginia and Nashville, and we will continue to hire and grow across our 17 corporate offices and tech hubs in the U.S. and Canada."
What does this mean for the local economy and for the company as a whole? What does this mean for other employers who are watching this news? What does this mean for talent? What are your thoughts?
“A number of state and local politicians have made it clear that they oppose our presence and will not work with us to build the type of relationships that are required to go forward,” Amazon said in a statement.
** UPDATE **
1) New York City just put up this lovely billboard in downtown Times Square showcasing their displeasure at the pull-out. What are your thoughts?
2) Not only did people lose prospective jobs at Amazon, people lost money on real estate and rent, and prospective housing markets in the nearby regions may also suffer.
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