Amazon Plans to Lay Off Up to 30,000 Corporate Employees in Major Job Cuts
Amazon is reportedly preparing to announce the largest layoffs in its history, with plans to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs. This significant reduction, affecting nearly 10% of its corporate workforce, is said to be a response to pandemic-related overhiring. Internal communications have warned managers to brace for these cuts, which are expected to begin soon across various core departments, including logistics, payments, and cloud services. The move has been characterized as one of the biggest job cuts in the tech industry in recent years, as the company seeks to streamline operations amid rising cost pressures.
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