Internal Amazon FAQ spells out what's happening to the 16,000 employees getting cut

Core Insights - Amazon is implementing a second round of layoffs, cutting 16,000 corporate roles as part of a strategy to enhance operational efficiency amid advancements in AI [1] - This follows a previous layoff of 14,000 roles in October, indicating a significant restructuring effort within the company [1] Employee Support and Benefits - Affected employees will receive full pay and benefits for 90 days, along with an additional severance package, and are not required to perform any work during this period [2][4] - Employees can apply for internal roles during the 90-day notification period [9] - The severance package details will be provided within 24 hours of the layoff notification, and employees must sign a severance and release agreement to receive it [5] Benefits Coverage - Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits will generally continue until the last day of the month in which employment ends, with specific policies for part-time or seasonal employees [6] Personal Belongings and Equipment Return - Employees can retrieve personal belongings through a survey, with items expected to be returned within two weeks, but potentially taking up to 30 days [7] - Instructions for returning company equipment, such as laptops and access cards, will be provided after the separation date [8] Career Transition Support - Outplacement support from Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) will be available, offering career coaching, resume writing, interview preparation, and job leads [9]