Best of 2021: Amazon's dark side: what might it mean for Ireland?

<p>Amazon, the company founded by Jeff Bezos in a Seattle garage more than a quarter of a century ago, is building one of its massive fulfilment centres in Ireland. While that will mean faster deliveries, easier returns and greater choice for Irish customers, the arrival of an&nbsp;<a href="http://amazon.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amazon.ie</a>&nbsp;is not without its dark sides.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this episode, Conor Pope talks to US journalist and author Alec MacGillis, who has been documenting the growth of Amazon, about what it takes – or what it costs – to work in one of the online retail giant’s warehouses.</p><br><p>Produced by Declan Conlon, Jennifer Ryan and Suzanne Brennan.</p><p>Presented by Conor Pope.</p><p>Music by Hugh Rodgers.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>