Amazon to Cut 30,000 Jobs: Layoffs, AI, and Pandemic Blame
Amazon is poised to eliminate up to 30,000 corporate jobs starting Tuesday, a move intended to curb costs and rectify overhiring that occurred during the pandemic. These cuts could affect several divisions, including human resources, devices, and operations, representing a significant reduction of nearly 10% of its corporate workforce. Managers are undergoing training to communicate the changes, with notifications set to be delivered via email. This initiative is part of CEO Andy Jassy’s effort to reduce bureaucracy and leverage AI, potentially leading to further job reductions.
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