Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains why he wants fewer managers

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy hates bureaucracy so much he’s planning to increase the ratio of employees to managers
In an effort to stymie bureaucracy at Amazon, CEO Andy Jassy in mid-September announced a plan to increase the ratio of individual contributors to managers by at least 15% by the end of the first quarter of 2025,
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denies 5-day in-office mandate is ‘backdoor layoff’ as employees’ frustrations mount
You know, this was not a cost play for us. This is very much about our culture and strengthening our culture,” CEO Jassy said.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy hints at an ‘agentic’ Alexa
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denies that 5-day office mandate is a ‘backdoor layoff'
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denied speculation that the recently announced RTO mandate was made to further reduce headcount or appease city officials.
In an all-hands meeting, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells employees why he wants fewer managers: 'I hate bureaucracy'
On Tuesday, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told employees several ways he aims to cut bureaucracy, including by chopping manager ranks.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains why he wants fewer managers: ‘… because it's not a political..’
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, in a recent internal meeting, outlined the company's strategy to reduce management layers, aiming to eliminate bureaucracy and foster a more agile and innovative culture. Citing the rapidly evolving tech landscape,
Why Amazon’s CEO Is Right About RTO—For All The Wrong Reasons
Amazon’s RTO mandate shows why leaders cling to old models. Here’s why it’s a short-term fix—and the visionary roadmap Amazon ...
Amazon CEO denies full in-office mandate is 'backdoor layoff'
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said at an all-hands meeting on Tuesday that the plan to require employees to be in-office five days ...
Amazon’s CEO Just Defended Its RTO Mandate Again. Employees Still Aren’t Happy
Andy Jassy argues that the company’s new rule slashing remote and hybrid work is a good thing. He’s said it’s all about ...
In all-hands meeting, Amazon CEO says RTO mandate not a 'backdoor layoff'
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denied that the company's return-to-office policy is a 'backdoor layoff,' amidst rumors of quiet firing ...
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Why is Amazon CEO Andy Jassy cutting managers, streamlining processes?
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced earlier this week the company plans to reduce the number of managers. He said this move ...
Amazon CEO Claps Back at ‘Backdoor Layoff’ Accusations
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has denied accusations that the company’s strict RTO mandate is a way of slimming down his workforce.
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Amazon’s Andy Jassy denies its 5-day-a-week RTO plan is a secret way to reduce headcount
Some experts have theorized that Jassy’s RTO plan could be a sneaky way of reducing the company’s headcount, rather than go ...
Amazon's CEO is even more bullish on the AI opportunity
Andy Jassy's confidence in Amazon's ability to compete and generate returns in the new AI cloud era has been steadily growing ...