Amazon Layoff: People are being laid off again in Amazon, a well-known American company in the e-commerce segment. It is being told that the company has planned to lay off about 14,000 workers to reduce its expenses and manage ‘overhiring’ during the Covid-19 pandemic. This process has already started from 28th October.

According to media reports, Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology at Amazon, said in a message to the workers, “Through the layoffs we are now informing you about, we are continuing our work of reducing bureaucracy, removing layers and shifting resources to ensure that we are making big bets on what matters most to the needs of our customers.”

From which departments will people be removed?

It is estimated that out of the 14,000 employees who will be retrenched this time, 1000 will be from India alone. According to a report by Economic Times, this layoff of the company in India will affect departments like finance, marketing, technology, human resources as well as people who are part of the global team. The number of employees in Amazon is approximately 15 lakh. Of these, 3.5 lakh corporate workers will be victims of retrenchment. People working in Amazon Web Service (AWS), Operation, PXT-Service and Device divisions will also not remain untouched by this.

This news of layoffs is surprising people because in the last quarter itself the company had earned a profit of 18 billion dollars. What’s more, the company also plans to invest $120 billion. In such a situation, the issue of cost cutting is beyond comprehension.

How did the employees receive the news?

This information was given in an email sent by Beth Galetti on the morning of October 28, in which it was told that “Unfortunately, your role has been eliminated.” We will remain with you throughout this period. This decision has been taken with great difficulty after much review.

A training program will be organized by the company for the employees affected by the layoff. They will be helped to find jobs elsewhere. Retirement packages are also being offered to employees. Apart from this, now even after not working, you will continue to get full salary and other benefits for 90 days.

Why are people being expelled?

In this era of AI (Artificial Intelligence), companies are rapidly adopting this technology. In June, JC had told its workers that the company would increase the use of AI. During that time, Jesse had said to accept this change, become proficient in AI, help the company in adopting AI. Amazon wants to reduce bureaucracy and invest its existing resources in AI.

Also read:

The fourth biggest IPO of the year is opening tomorrow, check GMP immediately before placing bets.

Layoffs: After the news of a large scale trimmed in the country’s veteran IT service company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the news of the removal of employees in another is coming out. However, it is not a company associated with the IT sector. Amazon is being talked about here. Amazon has shown more than 100 staff from the Wonder Podcast Division of its audio business.

110 people fired from the company

The company has trimmed 110 people including the CEO of Wonder. In a note written to the employees, Amazon’s audio, Twitch and Vice President of Games Steve Boom said that a serene and story -based podcast series like Dr. Death, American Scandal and Business Wars will now be managed under Amazon’s audiobook service audible. The company is now moving towards creator-led, video-based content.

The choice is changing about podcast

Podcasts with creators and celebrities – New Heights with Jason and Travis Kailse, Mind the Game and Armchair expert will form a new creator services group inside Amazon’s Talent Services Division. Wonder brand will be responsible for making some podcasts. Amazon says that this change is inspired by podcast congestion. Video style, personality shows are becoming more popular, especially on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, now new strategies are being adopted to make advertisements, profits and worth discovery.

Wonder’s identity will remain

It is being told by the company, most of the employees who have been extracted from the Wonder Podcast Division have taken over some other work in the company itself. Despite this major change, the identity of the brand will remain as a wonder. Some creator-based shows will continue under its name and its Wonder+ app will also be operational.

Also read:

Although the delay is getting but will definitely get a job … TCS assured the Ministry of Labor regarding job offers

Gadgets 360 for Latest Tech News, Smartphone Review and exclusive offer on popular mobiles Android Download the app and us Google News Follow on