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Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs

Summary

Amazon announced it will cut 16,000 jobs as part of its latest round of layoffs. The company plans to support affected U.S. employees by giving them 90 days to find new jobs within Amazon.

Key Facts

  • Amazon announced a layoff of 16,000 jobs.
  • The news was confirmed by Beth Galetti, a senior executive at Amazon.
  • U.S. employees affected by the layoffs have 90 days to find new roles within Amazon.
  • The timing for finding new internal roles may differ in other countries based on local laws.
  • This is part of Amazon's broader effort to handle changes in staffing.
  • The announcement was made via a blog post on Wednesday.

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