How many staff will now be buying something cheaper with their bonus is unknown, though an internal trouble ticket states that around 40% of those promoted in the quarter have been impacted by the issue.
Andy Jassy received $213 million in compensation last year The email to managers states that “it is likely that the promotional cash value your employee will now receive is lower than you originally discussed with them.” It adds that informing the newly promoted staff of why they won’t be getting what they expected will be a “difficult” conversation, which is probably an understatement.
