Amazon to lay off 30,000 employees in largest job cut since 2022
San Francisco: E-commerce giant Amazon is set to lay off around 30,000 corporate employees starting Tuesday as part of a major cost-cutting drive aimed at streamlining operations following extensive overhiring during the Covid-19 pandemic, news agency Reuters reported.
While the figure represents a small fraction of Amazon’s 1.55 million-strong workforce, it amounts to about 10% of its 350,000 corporate staff, making it the company’s largest round of layoffs since 2022–23, when roughly 27,000 positions were cut.
Amazon has carried out smaller rounds of job reductions over the past two years across several divisions, including devices, communications, and podcasting. The latest cuts are expected to impact multiple departments, such as People Experience and Technology (PXT), the company’s human resources arm, as well as operations, devices and services, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
According to an internal memo, cited by Reuters, Amazon had recently announced a reorganisation within a segment of its PXT unit focused on diversity initiatives. The changes largely involved promotions and role adjustments within the team.
Amazon shares rose 1.2% to $226.97 on Monday. The company is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on Thursday.
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
