Amazon Will Cut Employee Stock

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What’s going on:  

Amid an unpredictable economy, Amazon announced that it would be decreasing employee stock awards following a second round of mass layoffs, according to Reuters.  

The spokesperson issued a formal statement weeks after the initial announcement of job cuts in the tech sector, driven by the need for companies to streamline operations. 

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Why it matters:  

Many companies are finding new ways to structure their business models in order to stay afloat. 

After evaluating the combination of an unpredictable economy and its compensation budget, Amazon considered the idea of reconfiguring its compensation model in the future to establish a better balance between cash compensation and equity. 

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How it’ll impact the future: 

The recent announcement of Amazon’s second round of mass layoffs has added to the unprecedented tsunami of job losses ravaging the tech industry in these difficult economic times, as companies strive to remain competitive. Now, the news of Amazon’s employee stock cuts will add to the public uncertainty over the job market.

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