Amazon to axe another 9,000 jobs globally The move will cut jobs in web services, advertising, PXT solutions and its Twitch livestreaming arm Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023
Amazon to lay off 9,000 employees on top of 18,000 in Jan. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on Monday that the company plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
Amazon shutters cashierless convenience stores in 3 major markets Amazon is closing eight Go convenience stores, including two in Seattle, as it continues to evaluate its brick-and-mortar strategy. Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2023
As investigations mount, injured worker describes Amazon's toll Kali Kennelly went to work for Amazon hoping for a steady income to provide for her two sons and a chance to climb the ranks at a company that touts upward mobility for its warehouse workers. Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023
A small group of Amazon employees are rallying behind Andy Jassy’s return to office ultimatum A group of Amazon employees supporting Andy Jassy’s return to office policy created a rival Slack channel that pushes back against remote-work fans Fortune · Feb 28, 2023
Amazon closes $3.9B buyout of health company One Medical Amazon has closed its $3.9 billion acquisition of the primary care organization One Medical The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Amazon staff have launched a petition to fight CEO Andy Jassy's mandate to return to the office Staff have called on Amazon to remember its mission to be 'Earth's Best Employer' and let them work on a more hybrid basis, instead of coming back to the office three days a week. Fortune · Feb 22, 2023
Amazon staff might see a 50% pay cut because shares have fallen so much Employees have previously benefited from the company's stock awards scheme, until the share price began to tank. Fortune · Feb 21, 2023
Amazon will send workers back to the office under a hybrid work model The tech giant said in a memo to staff it will require corporate employees to be in office for at least three days a week, starting in May. WEKU · Feb 18, 2023
Amazon asks corporate staff to be in offices 3 days a week Amazon will require corporate employees to return to the office at least three days a week The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy calls for a return to office Citing the benefits of in-person collaboration, Amazon’s CEO says employees are to return to office at least three days a week starting May 1. Fortune · Feb 17, 2023
‘We will be misunderstood and underrated’: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy issues a rallying cry to his remaining workers in leaked audio The boss at the online giant said it is a "really difficult time" but insisted the company's best days are "unquestionably" ahead. Fortune · Feb 15, 2023
After layoffs, ex-Amazon workers wonder about 'Earth's Best Employer' When their phone pinged with a meeting reminder in January, one former Amazon employee was confused. The company had let them go four days earlier — yet they were still getting invitations to new meetings. Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023
Tech giants are pivoting to a 'Year of Efficiency' The year ahead will be all about refocusing on priorities for tech giants. Fortune · Feb 3, 2023
The Times of India · Feb 3, 2023 Apple, Alphabet and Amazon hurt as economic slump crimps demand Apple Inc, Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc, technology bellwethers with a combined market value approaching $5 trillion, posted results Thursday that show an economic slowdown is throttling demand for electronics, e-commerce, cloud computing and digital advertising — mainstays of the global tech economy.
Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023 Amazon reports net loss of $2.7 billion for 2022 In a year that ended with drastic cost-cutting measures — from ending experimental projects to cutting 18,000 jobs — Amazon reported a net loss of $2.7 billion.
Fortune · Jan 21, 2023 Amazon is trying to fill hundreds of open jobs even as it lays off 18,000 workers Amazon says it's cutting jobs because of aggressive hiring during the pandemic. But Amazon is still actively trying to fill hundreds of open jobs.
Wales Online · Jan 19, 2023 Amazon axes AmazonSmile charity donation programme It allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by shoppers
Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023 Amazon set to begin its largest jobs cull in history affecting 18,000 employees Tech giant Amazon has started to axe over 18,000 jobs which is the largest in their 28-history as the company looks to adapt to the gloomy economic outlook
Insider UK · Jan 10, 2023 Amazon consults on closure of Gourock warehouse The online retail giant is expected to try and find staff roles at other sites
Wales Online · Jan 10, 2023 Amazon to close three UK warehouses as part of cutting 18,000 jobs It is the largest layoff in the company's history
Fortune · Jan 6, 2023 Could Jeff Bezos return as Amazon CEO? This analyst thinks so After Amazon shed $1 trillion in value, could Jeff Bezos become the next CEO to return and save a troubled company?
Glasgow Live · Jan 5, 2023 Amazon to axe 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs throughout 2023 The online retailing giant has said that they plan to cut thousands of jobs as it battles to save money throughout the cost of living crisis - meaning that 18,000 will lose out.
Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023 Amazon to cut more than 18,000 roles, CEO says The job-slashing plan is the largest among recent workforce reductions that have affected the US tech sector.
Irish Mirror · Jan 5, 2023 Amazon Ireland job fears as firm to cut 18,000 roles globally in bid to slash costs It is understood the job losses will include Europe, but Amazon has not given details of how each country, including Ireland, will be affected. Amazon employs around 5,000 people in Ireland.