Amazon CEO: Employees Chatter, Joke About Jeff Bezos Returning As CEO
"Apparently not even Andy is safe," one employee wrote, referring to Andy Jassy who took over from Bezos as CEO in July 2021.
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"Apparently not even Andy is safe," one employee wrote, referring to Andy Jassy who took over from Bezos as CEO in July 2021.
The tech giant, which employs more than 1.6 million globally, will likely show the door to staff from various departments.
Amazon announced Wednesday it will cut more than 18,000 jobs from its workforce, citing "the uncertain economy" and the fact that the retail giant has "hired rapidly over the last several years."
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff that the company planned to inform impacted employees starting from January 18.
Amazon.com Inc. is laying off more than 17,000 employees — a significantly bigger number than previously planned — in the latest sign that a technology slump is deepening, according to the Wall Street Journal.