Amazon lays off dozens of corporate workers in latest round of job cuts

Core Points - Amazon has initiated a series of layoffs across various departments as part of its strategy to streamline operations and reduce workforce [1][2] - The latest cuts include dozens of employees from the communications and corporate responsibility department, following a previous layoff of 200 employees from the stores division and the closure of seven warehouses in Quebec, affecting 1,700 employees [2][4] - CEO Andy Jassy has emphasized the need to reduce bureaucracy and unnecessary management layers to enhance innovation and efficiency within the company [5][7] Layoff Details - The recent layoffs are part of a broader effort by Amazon to optimize its organizational structure, with no specific numbers disclosed regarding the total layoffs in the communications and corporate responsibility teams [3][9] - Employees affected by the layoffs will receive 60 days of pay and benefits, along with severance packages [9] Management Strategy - Jassy's management approach includes a directive for teams to minimize the number of managers relative to individual contributors, aiming to eliminate layers that hinder productivity [5][7] - The company has also mandated a return to the office five days a week, which some employees speculate may lead to further voluntary departures [8]