Amazon adjusts its rehire policy

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Seems like Amazon's getting desperate for talent. You were previously ineligible to ever come back to Amazon if you were let go as "unregretted attrition". Now you can after 5 years. Probably opens up opportunities for a lot of people who were terminated around 2017

qwertyCoder · Accepted Answer

Amazon is really struggling to hire right now. This helps expand the pool. Some ppl were classified poorly in this segment so I think this is a good change.

19g615kyuumk7e · Answer

Makes ya rethink Amazon. Why would you want to work for a place that isn’t loyal to its workers?

consistent · Answer

The recruiters are also getting really aggressive these days from Amazon. Is the workplace and its culture still the same?

Saber · Answer

What exactly happened in 2017?

The recruiters are really aggressive on LinkedIn for sure. One has been trying to contact me for 3 times in the past 2/3 weeks now.

19g616kzzwkcyc · Answer

Yes, I hear a lot of negative feedback from my candidates that have previously worked for Amazon and or those who are Amazon employees now. The biggest issue is the high amount of re-orgs, toxic teams and company culture.

The "unregretted attrition" policy has been unfair to some and they have really lost out on a ton of top talent due to this. If a manager let someone go as ineligible for re-hire that employee could not request to meet with an HR professional, provide a response or proof of harassment/bullying etc.

I think they have done themselves a huge disservice over the years and people know it is not the best choice in regards to employment. Microsoft and Google have the best company cultures - just ask any of their current or former employees!

Amazon adjusts its rehire policy

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