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Amazon unintentionally announces layoffs in mistaken email sent to employees

Amazon has unintentionally informed employees of a new round of global job cuts in an email that appears to have been sent out mistakenly. The layoffs, referred to in the email as part of “organizational changes” in Amazon’s cloud unit, would affect a group of workers across the US, Canada, and Costa Rica. Employees at Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

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Patagonia announces job cuts following organisational review

US outdoor equipment manufacturer Patagonia is laying off numerous employees as part of a reform of its personnel structure. "We have had to make the sad and difficult decision to say goodbye to 41 of our colleagues," said CEO Ryan Gellert in a LinkedIn post that the company published on its website last week. As such, Patagonia has laid off 1...

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Dr Martens head office roles at risk of redundancy

Footwear specialist Dr Martens is believed to have put around 150 roles at its UK and US head offices at risk of redundancy as part of an ongoing cost-saving plan. It is understood that a consultation phase with the impacted employees is already underway according to Drapers, which initially reported the news. Those affected include employees at...