Amazon Confirms 16,000 Layoffs
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Amazon has been "working to strengthen our organization by reducing layers."
The notifications state that employees will receive full pay and benefits for 90 days.
Amazon sent a notice out to staffers in an apparent error acknowledging "organizational changes" at the company.
Amazon has initiated a new wave of corporate layoffs, impacting approximately 16,000 roles across the US, UK, and India. Senior Vice President Beth Galetti informed affected employees via email about the difficult decision,