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Amazon Cuts 666 Jobs in Silicon Valley as Part of Larger Layoff Plan

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
666
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
666 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Silicon Valley, CA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon has laid off 666 employees in Silicon Valley as part of a broader corporate reduction affecting 16,000 positions across the company. This decision reflects ongoing adjustments within Amazon's workforce strategy amidst changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a larger trend in the tech industry, where companies are reevaluating their staffing needs. The affected positions in Silicon Valley contribute to Amazon's efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. This move underscores the challenges faced by the tech sector as it navigates economic uncertainties.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 666 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 209 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, affecting a combined 183,684 employees.

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Consumer Cyclical · 1,551,000 employees
209
EVENTS TRACKED
1.3M
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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