Amazon Global Layoffs: India Operations to See 500-700 Job Cuts
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Amazon Global Layoffs: India Operations to See 500-700 Job Cuts
- •Amazon's latest global job cuts are expected to impact 500-700 employees in India, primarily across Amazon Web Services and retail operations.
- •The company plans to cut around 16,000 jobs worldwide, following 14,000 layoffs last October, as part of a broader restructuring.
- •Sources suggest India's impact might be linked to Amazon's performance in recent sales events, not achieving desired market outcomes.
- •Beth Galetti, SVP of People Experience and Technology, confirmed global reductions, emphasizing support for affected employees and a focus on innovation.
- •These layoffs are part of CEO Andy Jassy's efficiency program, aiming to streamline the corporate hierarchy and have affected over 27,000 positions since 2022.
Why It Matters: Amazon's global restructuring will lead to 500-700 job cuts in India, impacting AWS and retail.
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