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Amazon to Cut 15% of HR Staff Amid Upcoming Layoffs

What we know

Department affected: HR.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. is planning to cut 15% of its HR staff as part of a broader restructuring effort. This decision comes amid expectations of further layoffs across various divisions within the company. While specific numbers of affected employees have not been disclosed, the company is preparing for significant workforce adjustments. The layoffs are part of Amazon's strategy to streamline operations and improve efficiency in response to changing market conditions. Details regarding the exact timeline for these layoffs have yet to be announced.

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

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Amazon.com, Inc. has announced planned job cuts. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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