Three things Amazon VP told remaining employees to 'Focus on' in internal memo after 14,000 layoffs
Following significant layoffs in its devices division, Amazon VP Tapas Roy has urged remaining employees to embrace AI, cut bureaucracy, and prioritize customer-facing tasks. Roy's directive, shared internally, emphasizes focusing on work that directly impacts customers and leveraging AI for enhanced effectiveness. These changes align with CEO Andy Jassy's broader strategy to streamline operations. The memo acknowledged the difficulty of the decisions, framing them as necessary for future success, and highlighted support resources for affected staff.
Following significant layoffs in its devices division, Amazon VP Tapas Roy has urged remaining employees to embrace AI, cut bureaucracy, and prioritize customer-facing tasks. Roy's directive, shared internally, emphasizes focusing on work that directly impacts customers and leveraging AI for enhanced effectiveness. These changes align with CEO Andy Jassy's broader strategy to streamline operations. The memo acknowledged the difficulty of the decisions, framing them as necessary for future success, and highlighted support resources for affected staff.
