Amazon HR staffers turn from hiring to seeking jobs themselves

The reduction is concentrated in the firm’s corporate ranks, mostly Amazon’s retail division and human resources functions like recruiting. — Reuters

NEW YORK: With job cuts mounting across technology, finance and other industries, why wait to get fired when you can skip directly to being hired?

The move, called “career cushioning,” involves lining up a plan B while still fully employed, especially when job cuts are imminent. This is usually done discreetly – perhaps a networking call taken during lunch, or taking the time to connect with old colleagues.