A video clip circulating on X has ignited debate over Amazon’s global workforce strategy, after it was shared with the caption: “You’re ricking the fun side of Amazon work life!”
The short clip appears to show employees at one of Amazon’s India offices participating in what looks like an in-office celebration or dance event. The video’s tone is upbeat, with staff seen smiling, clapping and dancing in a brightly lit workspace.
However, the clip quickly became politicized.
One user resharing the video wrote: “Amazon is laying off thousands of hardworking, skilled US workers and offshoring, citing ‘top global talent.’ It’s a different story across the ocean. No innovation and office dance parties with zero productivity. @amazon is in decline due to Indian replacement of American talent.”
The post has since garnered significant engagement, drawing a mix of reactions.
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This is because Amazon, headquartered in Seattle, has undergone multiple rounds of workforce reductions over the past two years as part of broader cost-cutting efforts in the tech sector. The debate over Amazon’s global workforce strategy comes as the company prepares for another round of job cuts in its home state.
According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the Washington Employment Security Department, Amazon intends to eliminate approximately 2,200 positions across Washington state. The layoffs are scheduled to begin April 28 and will affect employees at various locations, the filing states.
The notice further indicates that 401 of those job losses are tied to the shutdown of one or more facilities in the state. The planned cuts in Washington come on top of a broader wave of workforce reductions the company has carried out over the past year.
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Last October, Amazon eliminated roughly 14,000 roles worldwide. It also disclosed an additional 16,000 corporate job reductions, describing the move as part of an effort to streamline operations and “reduce layers” within the organization.
The layoffs stand in contrast to Amazon’s financial scale. In the September quarter alone last year, the company reported $180.2 billion in net sales. It currently holds a market valuation of approximately $2.5 trillion, underscoring its position as one of the most valuable companies in the world.
The juxtaposition of large-scale workforce cuts and strong financial performance has intensified public debate, particularly as conversations about offshoring and global hiring continue to circulate online.