The latest Amazon layoffs are expected to affect employees in its retail business ahead of the festive season, according to reports. The job cuts are part of a global workforce reduction and reportedly include employees in Amazon’s Stores unit, which operates the company’s main e-commerce business.
Amazon Layoffs In India
An internal termination email reportedly sent to employees said Amazon had reviewed its organisational structure and business priorities before deciding to eliminate several roles.
The company is reportedly offering affected employees paid non-working periods with benefits, along with severance and transitional support. The benefits may vary based on employment status and location.
The reported Amazon India layoffs come after several rounds of workforce reductions at the company over the past few years. Amazon has been restructuring different teams while changing how it allocates resources across its businesses.
Amazon Increases Focus On AI
Artificial intelligence is also becoming a major part of Amazon’s workforce strategy. CEO Andy Jassy has said the wider use of AI and automation will improve efficiency but could also reduce the company’s overall corporate workforce.
Amazon is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, including data centres that support its cloud and artificial intelligence operations. The company is also encouraging employees to build AI skills as more internal processes and services adopt the technology.
The latest job cuts come just before the festive shopping period in India, when Amazon typically sees higher demand through its e-commerce platform. The reported layoffs highlight the changes taking place across Amazon as it restructures its workforce and shifts more resources towards AI and cloud operations.
