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Amazon layoff update: In a significant update for lakhs of Amazon employees across the world, it has been reported that Amazon is reportedly planning significant layoffs that could impact up to 10% of its workforce in certain divisions, especially in Amazon Web Services (AWS). As per a claim by U.S. influencer Amanda Goodall, who tracks internal tech industry trends, principal-level roles (Level 7), which are senior and highly paid positions, are particularly at risk. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent layoff report about Amazon. How is Amazon doing quite layoffs?
In the recent development, Amanda Goodall has highlighted that Amazon has been using internal tools like Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and voluntary resignations to layoff employees quietly. As per a report carried by Reuters, it was also alleged that Employees lost access to systems without much communication from HR around July 17. Amazon layoff: Who will lose jobs?
As per media reports, Goodall has predicted that a 10% cut in roles overall across AWS, with nearly 25% layoffs in the L7 (principal-level) roles is under close scrutiny at Amazon. How is Amazon reacting on Layoff update?
'We've made the difficult business decision to eliminate some roles across particular teams in AWS. These decisions are necessary as we continue to invest, hire, and optimize resources to deliver innovation for our customers' the Amazon spokesperson said in an emailed statement as reported by Reuters.
Notably, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has previously spoken about using artificial intelligence to improve organizational efficiency.
'We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs,' wrote CEO Jassy.
Readers should note that this analysis is based on media reports and no official confirmation has been given regarding the recent layoffs at Amazon or more specifically, Amazon Web Services.
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