Amazon cuts 700 jobs in NYC alone on quest to streamline by slashing 30,000 positions
1. Amazon laid off 660 employees in Manhattan, mainly in tech roles. 2. The company aims to cut 30,000 corporate jobs globally, 9% of its workforce. 3. Layoffs were confirmed for corporate roles, excluding warehouse and delivery staff. 4. Amazon's restructuring focuses on reducing bureaucracy and reallocating resources. 5. Upcoming layoffs are expected to continue post-holiday season.