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Amazon just announced plans to cut another 9,000 positions, its second round of mass layoffs in recent months. The announcement comes just months after Amazon eliminated about 18,000 positions. The company will be targeting roles in its cloud computing unit, human resources division, advertising and Twitch, according to a letter to employees from CEO Andy Jassy. After […]
There was a recall of 4.9 million Fabuloso cleaning products for risk of bacterial contamination. The Fabuloso recall includes several multi-purpose cleaners that are dated December 14th through January 23rd and include the products sold online at Amazon and other major retailers. https://www.npr.org/2023/02/08/1155542758/fabuloso-recall-possible-bacteria-contamination
The Forever 1st Lady Michelle Obama is getting a new podcast. “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast,” is scheduled to start March 7th on Amazon’s Audible. Michelle Obama’s conversations with celebrities will cover topics in her recently released book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming Uncertain Times. “The Light Podcast” will feature Michelle Obama’s discussions on her recent book […]
Not sure how this information will affect deliveries but Amazon CEO just announced 18,000 more people will be laid-off in the coming weeks. Amazon is America’s second largest employer with 1.5 million employees. Amazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles (yahoo.com)
Amazon is in hot water after it refuses to stop selling “suicide kits” that are known to be used by teenagers to take their own life. There’s 2 civil lawsuits against Amazon for the sale of these kits that include a deadly chemical called sodium nitrate which cost less than $20. According to the lawsuit […]
Yesterday, Amazon agreed to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion, scooping up another company to add to its collection of smart home appliances amid broader concerns about its market power. iRobot is most known for its popular circular-shaped Roomba vacuum, which would join voice assistant Alexa, the Astro robot and Ring […]
If you are looking for a job that will pay for college, Amazon may be right for you. Yesterday, the company announced a new program that will Amazon employees to pursue a bachelor’s degree at SUNY Brockport at no cost. Career Choice program will cover tuition and select fees for qualifying hourly employees who are […]
Amazon is about to acquire the primary care organization One Medical for around $3.9 billion. This will be one of Amazon’s largest acquisitions and it will increase the company’s presence in the healthcare field. The reason Amazon said it is expanding in the medical field is to reinvent the experience in healthcare. The areas they […]
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s are taking Higher Ground to Audible. Amazon-owned audio storytelling platform (Audible) set an exclusive, multiyear and global first-look production deal with the Obamas’ media company, covering multiple audio projects. The deal comes after the Obamas’ exclusive podcast pact with Spotify, originally inked in 2019, came to an end. Click […]
A new bill has passed by lawmakers in New York that will affect warehouse productivity in the state. This will also affect the metrics used by Amazon which has come under fire lately for the treatment of its workers. Labor and safety advocates have criticized Amazon for quotas that require workers in warehouses to work […]
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