Amazon is about to make a significant move—cutting roughly 14,000 managerial positions in a bid to streamline operations and increase profits. The company’s plan is clear: reduce the high costs associated with its management team, with salaries ranging from $200,000 to $350,000 annually. By cutting down the number of managers and simplifying its structure, Amazon is looking at saving up to $3.5 billion a year.
This is a strategic move for the retail giant, but it also highlights a growing trend in corporate America—businesses are finally recognizing the burden of top-heavy management. As companies try to stay competitive and trim expenses, it’s the employees in the lower rungs who will be feeling the weight of these changes.
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