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Updated on: Oct 2025
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Expense Monitoring Intensifies at Amazon Under CEO Andy Jassy
Industry

Expense Monitoring Intensifies at Amazon Under CEO Andy Jassy

Amazon has introduced a new expense policy requiring employees to report the percentage of work-related usage on company-issued mobile phones. CEO Andy Jassy is leading a broader cost-cutting initiative that aims to tighten operational discipline and reduce discretionary spending across divisions. The revised policy requires employees to demonstrate that the majority of their phone usage […]

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Delhivery Appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Sr. Director – HR
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Delhivery Appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Sr. Director – HR

Delhivery, India’s largest tech-driven logistics organization, appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Senior Director – Human Resources. In his new role, Vikas will be responsible for leading end-to-end HR operations for the entire West Region across all the miles, driving strategic initiatives, talent management, and employee engagement for one of the fastest-growing sectors in India. Extensive […]

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Amazon to Align Corporate Benefits Across Grocery Units by 2026
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Amazon to Align Corporate Benefits Across Grocery Units by 2026

Amazon has announced a major overhaul of its employee benefits structure across its grocery businesses, confirming that by December 2026, all corporate staff within its grocery units—including Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go—will be transitioned to a unified compensation and benefits framework. The move is part of Amazon’s broader strategy to streamline operations […]

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Amazon India Adds 1.5 Lakh Jobs Ahead of Festive Season
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Amazon India Adds 1.5 Lakh Jobs Ahead of Festive Season

Amazon India has announced the creation of over 1.5 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its operations network to manage the anticipated spike in customer demand during the upcoming festive season. The recruitment drive spans more than 400 cities, including major urban hubs like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, as well as tier-2 and tier-3 […]

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Amazon India Expands Tech Scholarships for Women
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Amazon India Expands Tech Scholarships for Women

Amazon India has announced the launch of 500 additional scholarships for female engineering students under its Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program. The scholarships, aimed at students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, will support the 2025–2029 academic cycle and build on the success of the program’s earlier cohorts. The announcement coincides with the graduation of the first […]

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Amazon Lays Off 110 Employees in Podcast Division
Layoffs

Amazon Lays Off 110 Employees in Podcast Division

Amazon has announced a major restructuring of its audio operations, resulting in the layoff of approximately 110 employees from its podcast studio Wondery. The move, confirmed in early August 2025, is part of a broader effort to streamline the company’s audio content strategy and adapt to changing market dynamics. The layoffs affect teams involved in […]

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Software Engineers at Amazon Earn Up to ₹2.27 Crore
Compensation

Software Engineers at Amazon Earn Up to ₹2.27 Crore

Amazon 2025 salary disclosures, based on publicly available H-1B visa filings and internal compensation data, offer a detailed look into how the tech giant pays its global workforce. With a headcount of approximately 1.6 million employees worldwide, including 11,300 foreign workers hired in Q1 2025 alone, Amazon continues to attract top-tier talent with competitive pay […]

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Amazon Trims AWS Workforce as Cloud Operations Restructure
Layoffs

Amazon Trims AWS Workforce as Cloud Operations Restructure

Amazon has initiated a fresh round of job cuts in its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division, with reports indicating that at least one hundred employees have been affected. Although the company has not released an official number, internal communications and media accounts suggest that the actual figure may be higher. The layoffs reflect a strategic […]

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Amazon Offers Paid Internship for Front-End Engineers in India
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Amazon Offers Paid Internship for Front-End Engineers in India

Amazon India is now accepting applications for its six-month internship program for front-end engineers. This opportunity is open to students working toward a degree in computer science or a related field. Interns will be placed in cities across India, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Pune. The program allows interns to work on real-world projects […]

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Amazon Taps Office Staff to Support Warehouse Operations
Employment

Amazon Taps Office Staff to Support Warehouse Operations

Amazon has asked its corporate employees—including engineers, marketers, and HR professionals—to volunteer at warehouse facilities during its four-day Prime Day sales event. The initiative, described by the company as “entirely optional,” aims to support Amazon Fresh grocery deliveries and foster stronger connections between corporate and frontline teams. Amazon circulated the request via internal Slack messages […]

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Amazon has Launched a Stricter Performance Review System
Compensation

Amazon has Launched a Stricter Performance Review System

Amazon has introduced a new appraisal system that formally integrates its 16 Leadership Principles into employee evaluations. The revamped model, rolled out during the mid-year review cycle of 2025, marks the first time these principles—such as customer obsession, frugality, and inventiveness—will directly influence decisions on salary hikes, promotions, and performance improvement plans. Under the new […]

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Amazon CEO Faces Employee Backlash Over AI Job Cuts Memo
Technology

Amazon CEO Faces Employee Backlash Over AI Job Cuts Memo

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has come under fire from employees after a company-wide memo acknowledged that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to a reduction in corporate workforce over the coming years. The internal communication, sent on June 17, 2025, emphasized the company’s aggressive push toward AI-driven efficiency, but it also ignited a wave of criticism […]

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