After eliminating thousands of jobs in 2023, Amazon is continuing to scale back its staffing levels.
According to news outlets, including Reuters, the e-commerce giant is laying off more employees in its Music division.
A company spokesperson wouldn’t disclose how many workers are affected, but said staff in North America, Latin America, and Europe have received notices.
“We have been closely monitoring our organizational needs and prioritizing what matters most to customers and the long-term health of our businesses,” the representative said in a statement.
“Some roles have been eliminated on the Amazon Music team. We will continue to invest in Amazon Music.”
The update comes roughly a month after Amazon reduced the size of its communications team in October, which included members of its Music division.
It remains unclear if any Canadian employees are affected by the latest round of job cuts.
Amazon has reported substantial layoffs over the past year. After cutting approximately 10,000 jobs last November, the e-commerce giant trimmed its headcount further in January and March.
The company’s livestreaming platform, Twitch, also reportedly completed an “unexpected layoff” in October.
Amazon isn’t alone. Several major North American tech companies, including Ubisoft, Bungie, Splunk, Nokia, LinkedIn, Google, Dell, Telus, and Meta, have significantly scaled back their staffing levels as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.
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