The Amazon executive referred to an “unconventional and uncertain macroeconomic environment.” After extensive review, we have recently decided to merge a number of teams and programs. One of the consequences of these decisions is that some functions are no longer needed. It pains me to deliver this news as we know we will lose the talented Amazons in the Devices and Services organization as a result.”
Affected employees were personally briefed on Tuesday. Limp announced that they will support each individual and help them find a new job. Employees who can no longer be employed at Amazon must receive a severance package, transitional rights, and outside support along with job placement.
Around 1.6 million people worldwide work at Amazon, and most of them work in the online retail giant’s fulfillment centers. The department, which deals with voice assistant Alexa, smart Echo speakers and artificial intelligence applications, is particularly affected by the cuts. According to the estimations of people in the industry, this field is running short. So far, Amazon leadership’s expectations that online orders will increasingly be processed via Alexa and an Echo device have yet to be met.
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Source :Blick
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