The e-commerce giant Amazon has begun to dismiss part of its workers belonging to its division of devices and servicesas reported by the company to employees this Wednesday in an internal statement and later published on the company’s corporate blog.
"After a series of extensive reviews, we have recently decided to consolidate some equipment and programs. One of the consequences of these decisions is that some posts will no longer be needed"explained the senior vice president in charge of devices and services, Dave Limp.
In recent days, several US media outlets have published that Amazon plans to launch a round of layoffs in its workforce that would affect a total of 10,000 employees.
The executive explained that the company has already notified the affected people, but that it will continue to work with them to provide them with support. In cases where workers do not find a place within the company, Amazon will offer them severance pay, benefits during the transition and support in the subsequent job search.
Limp has indicated that the devices and services division remains a "important area" investment for the firm, and that they will continue to launch new devices for their customers.