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IANSAmazon layoffs 2025 Amazon layoffs 2025: Amazon employees were caught off guard last Tuesday when they learned they had lost their jobs through a pair of text messages, as per a report. One message told them to check their email before coming to work, while another instructed those who hadn’t received “an email message about your role” to contact a help desk before coming to work.Amazon Layoffs: Workers Learn About Job Cuts Through Text MessagesThe texts, sent shortly after the official email notifications, were intended to prevent laid-off workers from showing up to the office and discovering that their security badges had already been deactivated, as per a NDTV report.Later that day, employees received an email from Beth Galetti, Amazon’s Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, confirming the layoffs and outlining next steps, as per the report.Galetti wrote that, “I have some important, but difficult, news to share with you,” adding, “After a thorough review of our organisation, our priorities, and what we need to focus on going forward, we've made the hard business decision to eliminate some roles across Amazon. Unfortunately, your role is being eliminated, and your employment will end after a non-working period," as quoted by NDTV.ALSO READ: BTC crash alert: Why Bitcoin price dropped to $107,000 and why experts warn it could fall to $88,000Live EventsAmazon Promises Full Pay, Benefits, and Job Support After LayoffsIn the message, Galetti explained that Amazon would provide full pay and benefits during the transition period, along with severance packages, skills training, and job placement support, as per the report. She added, “We didn't make these decisions lightly, and we're committed to supporting you throughout this transition," as quoted by NDTV.The email also stated that badge access had been restricted and instructed employees in offices to contact security for assistance in leaving the premises, as per the report. The email stated, “As of now, you are no longer required to perform work on Amazon's behalf, and will receive your full pay and benefits for the next 90 days,” as quoted by NDTV.ALSO READ: Mortgage Rates today — experts say now may be the perfect time to refinanceOver 14,000 Roles Cut as Amazon Restructures Its WorkforceThe layoffs are part of Amazon’s latest round of corporate job cuts, impacting around 14,000 positions. CEO Andy Jassy said the decision was aimed at streamlining operations, reducing bureaucracy, and accelerating the company’s use of AI and automation, as per the report. Divisions most affected include Human Resources (People Experience & Technology), Devices & Services, and Operations, reported NDTV.FAQsHow did Amazon employees find out they were laid off?They received two text messages followed by an email confirming their job loss, as per NDTV.Why did Amazon send text messages about layoffs?The texts were meant to prevent laid-off workers from showing up to offices where their badges had already been deactivated, as per the report.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onHow Amazon staff found out they were layoffAmazon job cutsAmazon layoffsAmazon severance packagesAmazon layoffs 2025 latest newsAmazon layoffs text messageAmazon employees blocked from officeAmazon layoffs email notificationAmazon CEO Andy Jassy layoffsAmazon AI automation layoffs (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onHow Amazon staff found out they were layoffAmazon job cutsAmazon layoffsAmazon severance packagesAmazon layoffs 2025 latest newsAmazon layoffs text messageAmazon employees blocked from officeAmazon layoffs email notificationAmazon CEO Andy Jassy layoffsAmazon AI automation layoffs(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123
