United Kingdom, Jan. 31 -- Amazon has cut jobs from several departments.

The tech giant has got rid of a "small number of roles" within the company and while the company acknowledged that such decisions are "never easy" to make, they are imperative when it comes to progressing as a corporation.

Amazon spokesman Brad Glasser told Bloomberg: "These decisions are never easy, but they are necessary to help us move faster, increase ownership, and strengthen our culture while bringing our teams closer to customers. We are committed to supporting the employees affected during this transition."

Previously, CEO Andy Jassy reflected in a note to employees that there are "significant advantages" to them working on-site as opposed to from home.

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