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Amazon has announced that it will cut approximately 14,000 jobs As it increases its pressure for efficiency and greater utilization artificial intelligence,
Beth Galetti, senior vice president of people and technology, explained the company’s decision in a letter to employees. Aye “The The most transformative technology after the Internet” And there will be emphasis on saying People are taking more ownership of workWith fewer layers in the hierarchy.
It’s unclear what impact that will have on Amazon’s 75,000 UK workforce, but reports in Reuters and wall street journal Suggested global segmentation including human resources, operations, equipment and services, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is likely to be affected.
“Some may ask why we are reducing roles when the company is performing well. Across our businesses, we are delivering great customer experiences, innovating at a rapid pace, and driving strong business results every day. We need to remember that the world is changing rapidly,” Ms Galetti wrote.
“This generation of AI is the most transformative technology we have seen since the Internet, and it is enabling companies to innovate faster than ever, both within existing market segments and in entirely new areas. We are convinced that we need to be more finely organized, with fewer layers and more ownership, to move forward as quickly as possible for our customers and business.”
CEO Andy Jassy previously cautioned employees that some roles within the company could be replaced by AI.
The expected cuts will affect about one-tenth of the company’s approximately 350,000 corporate workforce. Amazon employs more than 1.5 million people overall, the majority of whom are in warehouse roles around the world.
it has been done Roles have been cut across the business in recent yearsThe cuts are affecting departments like equipment, communications and podcasting.
Amazon revealed in September plan to close More than 250 jobs were put at risk across all its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK last month.
Additional reporting by PA