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Amazon layoffs: 14,000 managerial roles to go in restructuring push

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Amazon layoffs: 14,000 managerial roles to go in restructuring push

Amazon plans to eliminate 14,000 managerial roles globally by 2025 to cut costs and enhance efficiency, reducing its management workforce by 13%. This restructuring, part of CEO Andy Jassy's strategy, aims to streamline operations by increasing the ratio of individual contributors to managers. Initiatives include a bureaucracy tipline and revised managerial guidelines. These changes reflect broader tech industry trends in 2025 as companies seek to tighten costs amid slower growth.

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Year ender 2024: The year that saw big tech job cuts surge

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Year ender 2024: The year that saw big tech job cuts surge

In 2024, major tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft significantly increased layoffs due to economic uncertainties and technological advancements, particularly in AI. Google cut top management and advertising roles; Amazon downsized its streaming and AWS divisions; Apple laid off employees in self-driving and services groups. Microsoft, Intel, Dell, Cisco, Tesla, GoPro, and Freshworks also made notable workforce reductions, targeting cost-cutting and restructuring efforts amid challenging market conditions.

Amazon set to axe 14,000 manager roles by 2025 to cut red tape; move to help save $3 billion annually: Report | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Amazon set to axe 14,000 manager roles by 2025 to cut red tape; move to help save $3 billion annually: Report | Mint

- Amazon may cut 14,000 manager roles to save $3 billion annually, according to reports. - CEO Andy Jassy aims to increase the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 15% by March 2025 for more efficient decision-making. - Employees can now report unnecessary procedures via a "bureaucracy tipline" launched by Jassy. - The restructuring plan will reduce nearly 13,834 manager jobs, saving $2.1 billion to $3.6 billion. - Amazon has approximately 1,05,770 managers worldwide, which will decrease to 91,936 by Q1 2025. - Savings from the job cuts will account for approximately 3% to 5% of Amazon's estimated operating profit for the following year.

Google Layoffs 2025: Over 100 Design Jobs

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 24d ago

Google Layoffs 2025: Over 100 Design Jobs

Google has laid off over 100 design roles due to an AI-focused restructuring, impacting cloud division teams dealing with user experience research. The restructuring reallocates resources towards AI development, reflecting broader industry shifts towards automation. Some affected employees have until early December to find other roles in Google. The layoffs, which include over 200 AI tool contractors, are part of efforts to optimize operations by reducing management layers and enhancing teamwork and customer service.

Amazon CEO Signals More Layoffs Ahead in Aggressive Cost-Cutting Push

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 4m ago

Amazon CEO Signals More Layoffs Ahead in Aggressive Cost-Cutting Push

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy recently communicated to employees about potential future layoffs as part of an enhanced focus on artificial intelligence (AI). He indicated that AI's integration into Amazon operations could lead to workforce restructuring, cutting some roles while increasing others. Jassy highlighted the transformative impact of generative AI on business operations and consumer experiences. The company is investing heavily in AI, using it in areas like Alexa development and enhancing internal processes to boost efficiency and competitiveness.

Tesla layoffs hit high performers, some departments slashed, sources say

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Tesla layoffs hit high performers, some departments slashed, sources say

Tesla recently announced layoffs that affected some high-performing employees and resulted in department cuts. The layoffs were attributed to poor financial performance, with Tesla's profit margin narrowing due to an ongoing electric vehicle price war. Over 10% of the workforce, which amounts to around 14,000 employees worldwide, were laid off as part of the company-wide restructuring. The layoffs were made to reduce costs and improve productivity. The move comes as Tesla prepares for its next phase of growth and focuses on building fully self-driving cars. Notably, top executives such as Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel have also left the company.

Microsoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fear

The Verge

The Verge · 3m ago

Microsoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fear

Microsoft is undergoing significant restructuring with major job cuts, impacting 15,000 employees within months, marking the largest layoffs in over a decade. The layoffs span various departments, including technical, strategy, and sales teams, and extend to international roles. This move aligns with Microsoft's focus on AI infrastructure investment rather than reducing headcount in those areas. The workforce is experiencing low morale, fearing that layoffs may become the company's new norm.

Amazon Games cuts 180 jobs

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon Games cuts 180 jobs

Amazon.com has cut approximately 180 jobs in its games division, marking the second round of layoffs in under a week. The company cited the need to focus resources on areas with the highest growth potential. The restructuring comes after a round of job cuts in the streaming music and podcast division. Amazon remains committed to developing and publishing games and is actively recruiting for other roles in the games division. This follows a previous cut of about 100 jobs in the games unit in April.

A comprehensive list of 2023 & 2024 tech layoffs

TechCrunch · 1y ago

A comprehensive list of 2023 & 2024 tech layoffs

In 2023 and 2024, the tech industry experienced significant layoffs across various companies. Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, Pixar, Google, TikTok, and many others were among the companies that laid off employees. The layoffs were driven by various factors such as market conditions, efficiency goals, and restructuring efforts. The total number of layoffs in 2023 reached 262,735, which was 59% higher than in 2022. The impact of these layoffs on innovation, industry dynamics, and the workforce cannot be understated.

Cisco reportedly set to slash thousands of jobs in major restructuring

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Cisco reportedly set to slash thousands of jobs in major restructuring

Network giant Cisco is reportedly planning a significant restructuring that may involve thousands of layoffs, as it aims to realign itself with sectors that offer better growth prospects. The announcement could come before the company's earnings call on February 14 and could impact a significant portion of its workforce, which currently stands at around 84,900 employees. Other tech companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, have also recently undergone layoffs due to economic challenges. Cisco's restructuring comes amid a projected slowdown in demand for its networking equipment.

Google layoffs 2025: Tech titan offers buyouts to U.S. employees—are layoffs next?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Google layoffs 2025: Tech titan offers buyouts to U.S. employees—are layoffs next?

Google has introduced voluntary buyouts for U.S. employees across various divisions, including Knowledge and Information, marketing, and research, raising concerns about potential layoffs as part of cost-cutting measures. This "voluntary exit program" allows employees to leave with a severance package. Although not confirming more layoffs, Google aims to streamline teams amidst its restructuring efforts that began in 2023 with 12,000 role cuts. Additionally, remote workers near Google offices are being called back as part of a hybrid work push.

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