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Amazon Lays Off Nearly 700 Corporate Employees in NYC

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
700
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
700 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York City, NY, USA.

Department affected: corporate.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. has laid off nearly 700 corporate employees based in New York City. This decision is part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs amid a challenging economic environment. The layoffs reflect Amazon's response to shifting market conditions and a need to adjust its workforce accordingly. The affected employees were primarily in corporate roles, and the company has stated that these cuts are necessary to ensure long-term sustainability. This move follows a series of job reductions across various sectors within the company, highlighting the broader trend of workforce adjustments in the tech industry.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 700 jobs affecting its corporate team 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 700 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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209
EVENTS TRACKED
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