Amazon cuts jobs in corporate teams

Amazon has initiated further layoffs as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations. Recently, the company announced job cuts in its communications and corporate responsibility department, following a previous reduction of 200 positions in its stores division. Additionally, Amazon is closing all seven warehouses in Quebec, resulting in 1,700 job losses. Amazon spokesperson Brad Glasser said: “We regularly review our organization’s structures to ensure we’re best set up to innovate and deliver results efficiently.” CEO Andy Jassy has been focused on reducing headcount and bureaucracy, with significant layoffs occurring in 2022 and 2023, totalling at least 27,000 employees. The company is also encouraging some employees to relocate and has implemented a new five-day office work requirement. Laid-off employees will receive 60 days of pay and benefits, along with severance.