Amazon announces talent development plan for ex-servicemen

Global e-commerce major Amazon on Thursday announced the launch of its talent development program for ex-service personnel in the country. Amazon Military Talent Partnership (AMTP) will offer ex-service personnel and their spouses employment and career development opportunities at Amazon's operations in India, the company said in its announcement. Amazon is working with Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of Defence, to reach out to the community of ex-service personnel and those who are in the process of being relieved from their duties in the next 2-3 months, it said.

The company has also set up an affinity group, titled "Amazon Warriors". The group consists of a vast network of ex-service personnel within the company who will offer mentoring, learning and support to new hires as well as provide networking opportunities within Amazon, it added. "Our leadership principles resonate with those who have served the country. Their missionary zeal on completing a mission and delivering on their commitments within a given deadline resonate with our customer-obsession," Amazon India Director Human Resources Raj Raghavan said. Amazon said in the United States, Amazon has been recognised among the top military employers in the last three years by G.I. Jobs and U.S.

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