Amazon, the e-commerce and tech giant, recently announced layoffs in its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), affecting several hundred workers. The cuts include roles in sales, marketing, the global services division, and the physical stores technology team.
According to an AWS spokesperson, the layoffs were implemented to streamline specific areas within the company. This move comes as Amazon has been reducing headcount across various divisions following CEO Andy Jassy’s indication of a need to cut costs after overhiring during the pandemic.
In addition to the layoffs at AWS, thousands of jobs have been cut in divisions such as devices, books, e-commerce, brick-and-mortar stores, human resources, and media. Amazon’s Twitch service also announced layoffs, reducing its workforce by 35% to around 500 people.
These layoffs are part of Amazon’s efforts to adjust its workforce to be more efficient post-pandemic. The company employs a global workforce of 1.5 million people. Meanwhile, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the recent layoffs in the tech industry are not due to the growth of artificial intelligence, but rather companies adjusting to the changing business landscape.
Overall, the tech industry continues to see changes in its workforce as companies like Amazon make strategic decisions to remain competitive in the post-pandemic world.
