Amazon pauses corporate hiring over economy concerns
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon pauses corporate hiring over economy concerns

Al Jazeera  

Amazon has decided to halt ‘new incremental hires’ for the entire corporate workforce for a few months. Amazon is pausing hiring for its corporate workforce, the latest move by the company to cut costs amid worries about the wider economic environment. Company executives have decided to halt “new incremental hires” for the entire corporate workforce and anticipate the pause to be in place for a few months, Beth Galetti, the senior vice president of people experience and technology, said in a memo posted on Amazon’s website on Thursday. “We’re facing an unusual macro-economic environment, and want to balance our hiring and investments with being thoughtful about this economy.” Depending on the business, Galetti noted Amazon will hire backfills to replace employees who leave the company.

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Tech layoffs this week: Byju’s, Apple, Amazon cut jobs citing downsizing, shifts. More companies to follow?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tech layoffs this week: Byju’s, Apple, Amazon cut jobs citing downsizing, shifts. More companies to follow?

Hindustan Times  

Tech layoffs 2024: The tech industry saw more layoffs this week as companies are sacking employees across departments. The big companies that fired employees include Amazon, Apple and Byju’s who cited strategic shifts and downsizing as the reason for job cuts in the industry. As per Layoffs.fyi, 235 companies have laid off 57,785 employees in 2024 as in January, 121 …

Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in its cloud computing unit AWS
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in its cloud computing unit AWS

Associated Press  

Amazon said Wednesday it’s cutting hundreds of jobs in its cloud computing unit AWS as part of a strategic shift. The company will trim “a few hundred roles” in the team that overlooks technology for physical stores, a move that comes just a day after Amazon said it was ditching Just Walk Out technology in its U.S. grocery stores. In …

Amazon announces another round of job cuts, lays off 180 employees from gaming division
1 year, 1 month ago

Amazon announces another round of job cuts, lays off 180 employees from gaming division

India Today  

Amazon is laying off approximately 180 employees from its gaming division in the latest round of job cuts. In an internal memo shared with employees, Amazon cited that the job cuts are a strategic move to further concentrate on restructuring efforts to focus on areas with the highest potential for growth. In the official email sent to staffers on Monday …

Amazon chief Andy Jassy warns reluctant employees to work from office thrice a week
1 year, 3 months ago

Amazon chief Andy Jassy warns reluctant employees to work from office thrice a week

The Hindu  

Amazon chief Andy Jassy has ordered reluctant employees to come work from office, saying that staff would work on-site at least three days a week and that the situation would likely not “work out” for employees who could not commit to the decision even if they disagreed with it. In a blog post on February 17, Jassy had said Amazon …

Amazon cuts jobs in its Fresh Grocery stores as it aims to rein in costs
1 year, 4 months ago

Amazon cuts jobs in its Fresh Grocery stores as it aims to rein in costs

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon is cutting jobs in its Fresh Grocery stores as part of a restructuring plan in the U.S. “Like any retailer, we periodically assess our stores’ organizational needs and make decisions to increase efficiencies for our employees and deliver customer value,” Amazon spokesperson Jessica Martin said in a prepared statement. Amazon operates 44 Fresh grocery stores across …

Amazon layoffs continue, now 100 employees from its video games unit fired
1 year, 8 months ago

Amazon layoffs continue, now 100 employees from its video games unit fired

Live Mint  

The news comes weeks after Amazon announced a second round of mass layoffs. Layoffs continued at Amazon this week with 100 employees from the company's video games unit losing their jobs. The news comes weeks after Amazon announced a second round of mass layoffs, piling on to a wave of job cuts that has swept the technology sector as a …

After sacking 18,000 employees, Amazon plans to cut 9,000 more jobs
1 year, 9 months ago

After sacking 18,000 employees, Amazon plans to cut 9,000 more jobs

Firstpost  

This time around, the job cuts will hit profitable areas for the company including its cloud computing unit AWS and its burgeoning advertising business. The job cuts would mark the second largest round of layoffs in the company’s history, adding to the 18,000 employees the company said it would lay off in January. In the memo, Jassy said the second …

Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs, bringing 2023 total to 27,000
1 year, 9 months ago

Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs, bringing 2023 total to 27,000

The Hindu  

Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on March 20. The job cuts would mark the second largest round of layoffs in the company's history, adding to the 18,000 employees the tech giant said it would lay off in January. In the memo, Mr. Jassy said …

Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs, bringing 2023 total to 27,000
1 year, 9 months ago

Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs, bringing 2023 total to 27,000

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on Monday. The job cuts would mark the second largest round of layoffs in the company’s history, adding to the 18,000 employees the tech giant said it would lay off in January. In the memo, Jassy …

Amazon To Cut 9000 More Jobs CEO Andy Jassy Statement Cites Uncertain Economy All Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Amazon To Cut 9000 More Jobs CEO Andy Jassy Statement Cites Uncertain Economy All Details

ABP News  

Amazon announced on Monday that it would lay off 9,000 more employees, becoming the latest big technology company to announce a second round of layoffs, Reuters reported. CEO Andy Jassy said the company had added substantial amount of staff in the past few years. "Given the uncertain economy in which we reside, and the uncertainty that exists in the near …

Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs in fresh layoff round: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs in fresh layoff round: Report

Hindustan Times  

Amazon.com Inc said on Monday it would cut 9,000 jobs, making it the latest Big Tech company to announce a second round of layoffs in the face of a possible recession. Numerous tech giants including Microsoft Corp, Salesforce Inc, Alphabet and Meta Platforms have slashed thousands of jobs in recent months after pandemic-led hiring sprees left them overstaffed. CEO Andy …

From Microsoft, Amazon, Google to Wipro, a look at major job cuts in January
1 year, 11 months ago

From Microsoft, Amazon, Google to Wipro, a look at major job cuts in January

Firstpost  

While all firms may not be on Layoffs.fyi list, here is a look at the major job cuts in IT, IT services and other sectors in January 2023 New Delhi: From Google, Amazon to Microsoft, the first three weeks of January have already witnessed layoffs of 55,970 employees across 173 companies around the world, as per data on job cuts …

Amazon to lay off staff in U.S., Canada, Costa Rica by end of day
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon to lay off staff in U.S., Canada, Costa Rica by end of day

The Hindu  

Amazon.com Inc. will cut some jobs in the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica by the end of Wednesday as part of its plan to lay off 18,000 employees, the e-commerce giant said in a memo to staff seen by Reuters. The layoffs are the latest in the U.S. technology sector, with companies cutting their bloated workforce and slashing costs …

After India, Amazon to layoff employees in THESE countries
1 year, 11 months ago

After India, Amazon to layoff employees in THESE countries

India TV News  

Amazon layoffs: As part of its plan to lay off 18,000 employees, the e-commerce giant Amazon will cut some jobs by the end of Wednesday in various countries including the United States, Canada and Costa Rica, reports said. Amazon.com Chief Executive Andy Jassy stated earlier this month that the e-commerce and human resources divisions would be most affected by the …

Amazon To Begin Fresh Round Of Job Cuts: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon To Begin Fresh Round Of Job Cuts: Report

ABP News  

After laying off more than 18,000 employees among its corporate ranks earlier this month, Amazon is going to start a fresh round of job cuts that will affect the retail division and human resources of the company, reported Bloomberg. Even though the job cuts only account for 1 per cent of the entire workforce, which also includes tens of thousands …

Amazon kicks off round of job cuts affecting 18,000 people
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon kicks off round of job cuts affecting 18,000 people

LA Times  

Employees walk through a lobby at Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle in this 2018 photo. Amazon began notifying employees by email early Wednesday, Doug Herrington, the company’s worldwide retail chief, said in a memo. Herrington said Amazon’s cuts were part of an effort to lower costs “so we can continue investing in the wide selection, low prices and fast shipping that …

Amazon, Salesforce jettison jobs in latest tech worker purge
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon, Salesforce jettison jobs in latest tech worker purge

Associated Press  

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Amazon to cut over 18,000 jobs in latest wave of mass tech layoffs
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon to cut over 18,000 jobs in latest wave of mass tech layoffs

The Independent  

Amazon is planning to cut over 18,000 jobs in an attempt to reshape its business, while at least two other major tech companies announced job cuts as well because of an “uncertain economy”. Amazon said roles that will be affected include those across its online and bricks and mortar stores, such as Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods, as well as …

Amazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles

The Hindu  

Amazon.com Inc's layoffs will now stretch to more than 18,000 roles as part of a workforce reduction it previously disclosed, Chief Executive Andy Jassy said in a public staff note on Wednesday. The cuts amount to 6% of Amazon's roughly 300,000-person corporate workforce and represent a swift turn for a retailer that recently doubled its base pay ceiling to compete …

Amazon to cut 70% more jobs than previously planned
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon to cut 70% more jobs than previously planned

Live Mint  

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Amazon to slash more than 18,000 jobs in an escalation of cuts
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon to slash more than 18,000 jobs in an escalation of cuts

LA Times  

The layoff news at Amazon was welcomed by investors. Eliminating 18,000 workers would be the biggest cut yet for tech companies during the current slowdown, but Amazon also has a far bigger workforce than its Silicon Valley peers. At the time the company was planning its cuts in November, a spokesperson said Amazon had roughly 350,000 corporate employees worldwide. The …

Amazon CEO says company will lay off more than 18,000 workers
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon CEO says company will lay off more than 18,000 workers

NPR  

Amazon CEO says company will lay off more than 18,000 workers Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Lennihan/AP Mark Lennihan/AP Amazon is laying off 18,000 employees, the tech giant said Wednesday, representing the single largest number of jobs cut at a technology company since the industry began aggressively downsizing last year. In a blog post, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy wrote …

Job cuts will continue into 2023: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy
2 years, 1 month ago

Job cuts will continue into 2023: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy

Live Mint  

Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy has made his first comments about the job cuts which began this week. “This year’s review is more difficult due to the fact that the economy remains in a challenging spot and we’ve hired rapidly the last several years.” Jassy said people were notified in the company’s devices and books business and that …

Amazon, Meta join ranks of tech companies slashing thousands of jobs
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon, Meta join ranks of tech companies slashing thousands of jobs

Live Mint  

Tech companies are trimming staff and slowing hiring as they face higher interest rates and sluggish consumer spending in the US and a strong dollar abroad. “This is not about reducing our workforce — in fact we’ll have roughly the same number of employees at the end of this fiscal year as we had when we started,” Herren said. Dapper …

Amazon starts trimming workforce among corporate ranks as it targets 10,000 cuts
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon starts trimming workforce among corporate ranks as it targets 10,000 cuts

Hindustan Times  

Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment. “As we’ve gone through this, given the current macro-economic environment, some teams are making adjustments, which in some cases means certain roles are no longer necessary.” In a note to the devices & services …

Amazon begins mass layoffs, says ‘some roles no longer required’
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon begins mass layoffs, says ‘some roles no longer required’

Live Mint  

Amazon.com has begun the process of cutting jobs across the company this week, news agency ANI has reported on Wednesday citing US media. On Tuesday, as per AP report, the company had notified regional authorities in California that it would lay off about 260 workers at various facilities that employ data scientists, software engineers and other corporate workers. He said …

Amazon Begins Mass Layoffs After Meta, Twitter: Reports
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon Begins Mass Layoffs After Meta, Twitter: Reports

ABP News  

After Twitter and Meta announced massive job cuts, e-commerce firm Amazon becomes the latest tech firm to start with a layoff exercise in its corporate ranks that will affect around 260 workers at present. If an employee cannot find a new role within the company, Limp said Amazon will provide a severance payment, external job placement support and what he …

Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment. Faced with high costs, the company announced earlier this month it would pause hiring among its corporate workforce, adding to the freeze it put a few weeks earlier on its retail …

Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce

The Hindu  

Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment. And Amazon Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky has said the company was preparing for what could be a slower growth period and would be careful about hiring in the near future. Faced with high …

Amazon India likely to layoff few hundred employees: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon India likely to layoff few hundred employees: Report

Live Mint  

Employees in the tech companies are hit by a tough season of layoffs and hiring freeze. Amazon could likely to layoff a few hundred jobs from its unit, multiple people aware of the matter have told Economic Times. Earlier on 15 November, reports had said that Amazon.com Inc is planning to lay off around 10,000 employees in corporate and technology …

Amazon begins layoffs; asks employees to 'find another job within two months'
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon begins layoffs; asks employees to 'find another job within two months'

India TV News  

Highlights Amazon employees were called into meetings with their managers across the country They were also given a choice to accept severance payment This comes in line with the layoffs at Meta and Twitter Amazon has begun the process of laying off 10,000 of its employees, which is nearly 3 per cent of the total workforce. During the meeting, employees …

Layoff Spree in Silicon Valley: After Meta & Twitter, Amazon Plans to Fire 10,000 Employees
2 years, 1 month ago

Layoff Spree in Silicon Valley: After Meta & Twitter, Amazon Plans to Fire 10,000 Employees

News 18  

Amazon plans to lay off about 10,000 people over the next few days, according to a report by the New York Times on Monday citing people with knowledge of the matter. The layoff will affect representing roughly three per cent of the e-commerce giant’s corporate employees and less than one per cent of its global workforce of more than 1.5 …

Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees starting this week, reports New York Times
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees starting this week, reports New York Times

The Hindu  

Amazon.com Inc is planning to lay off about 10,000 people in corporate and technology jobs starting as soon as this week, the New York Times reported on November 14, 2022, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The job cuts will focus on the e-commerce giant's devices unit, which houses voice-assistant Alexa, as well as its retail division and human …

Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 people starting this week: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 people starting this week: Report

Live Mint  

Amazon.com Inc is planning to lay off about 10,000 people in corporate and technology jobs starting as soon as this week, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The job cuts will focus on the e-commerce giant's devices unit, which houses voice-assistant Alexa, as well as its retail division and human resources, according …

Amazon to lay off 10,000 people: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon to lay off 10,000 people: Report

Al Jazeera  

Cuts will focus on its devices unit, which houses voice-assistant Alexa, as well as retail and human resources units, The New York Times reported. Amazon.com Inc is planning to lay off about 10,000 employees in corporate and technology jobs starting as soon as this week, The New York Times is reporting, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The job …

Amazon pauses corporate hiring amid economic worries
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon pauses corporate hiring amid economic worries

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon is pausing hiring for its corporate workforce, the latest move by the company to cut costs amid worries about the wider economic environment. Company executives have decided to halt “new incremental hires” for the entire corporate workforce and anticipate the pause to be in place for a few months, Beth Galetti, the senior vice president of …

Hiring freeze at Big Tech unlocks talent pool for U.S. startups
2 years, 2 months ago

Hiring freeze at Big Tech unlocks talent pool for U.S. startups

The Hindu  

Late-stage U.S. startups are scooping up talent unlocked by layoffs and hiring freezes at Big Tech, adding experienced engineers and project managers to their roster despite signs of an economic slowdown. Companies, with steady cash flow from viable products in the market, are offering rich packages to lure talent that would have otherwise preferred working at big technology firms including …

Amazon freezes hiring on corporate retail division, reports NYT
2 years, 2 months ago

Amazon freezes hiring on corporate retail division, reports NYT

The Hindu  

Amazon is implementing a hiring freeze on the corporate side of its retail business for the rest of the year, according to a New York Times report, becoming the latest company to pause hiring plans amid growing concerns about an economic downturn. Citing an internal announcement, The New York Times reported Tuesday that the company informed recruiters all open job …

Amazon freezes corporate hiring in retail business due to slowing sales
2 years, 2 months ago

Amazon freezes corporate hiring in retail business due to slowing sales

India Today  

After Google and Meta, Amazon is adjusting its spending amid rising inflation globally. In a statement to Bloomberg, the company said, "Amazon continues to have a significant number of open roles available across the company". Amazon spokesman Brad Glasser also added, "We have many different businesses at various stages of evolution, and we expect to keep adjusting our hiring strategies …

Google to pause hiring for two weeks
2 years, 5 months ago

Google to pause hiring for two weeks

The Hindu  

According to a report from The Information, Prabhakar Raghavan, a Senior Vice President at Google said that the two week hiring pause will not impact offers that have already been extended to applicants. In an email to TedCrunch, a Google spokesperson was quoted as saying, “We are pausing most new offers for two weeks to enable teams to prioritise their …

After Google, Apple may slowdown hiring until 2023 to cut costs
2 years, 5 months ago

After Google, Apple may slowdown hiring until 2023 to cut costs

India Today  

The tech industry is going through turbulent times for various reasons. Apple now reportedly plans to slowdown the hiring process until next year, 2023, in order to cope with the “economic downturn”. Google slows hiring Other big tech companies are also adjusting their hiring plans, at least until next year. Pichai said that the company would focus on hiring for …

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