The new Amazon: How employees are navigating AI, RTO, and a shifting culture

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Amazon employees say layoffs, AI adoption, and return-to-office policies have reshaped how they work.

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I thought using AI and vibe coding could protect me from job cuts, but Amazon still laid me off. Here's what I learned.

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Tejal Rives joined Amazon in 2021.

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Amazon cuts jobs in strategically important robotics division

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The interior of the Amazon Robotics Innovation Hub.

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Been laid off? These 3 mistakes could jeopardize your job hunt, according to a career coach

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Elliott said venting to former colleagues after a layoff could jeopardize a valuable connection.

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I got laid off from Amazon after 11 years. My high school daughter taught me the biggest lesson on how to move forward.

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Hemant Virmani says his Amazon layoff motivated him to prioritize his health.

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Internal messages reveal which teams, jobs affected in Amazon layoffs

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy.
Amazon is pushing forward with its own brand of chips called Trainium.

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I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off — and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

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Elliott coaches employees at startups and Big Tech companies

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I got laid off from Amazon 3 years ago, and it changed the entire trajectory of my life — I couldn't be happier

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Ricci Armani doing standup comedy
Ricci Armani decided to go all in on comedy after Amazon laid him off.

Ricci Armani

I'm a recruiting manager in tech. Here's what I'd do right now if I were worried about being laid off.

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Bonnie Dilber.

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Amazon layoffs: A timeline of the company's hiring freezes, restructuring efforts, and staff reductions into 2024

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy.

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