Amazon Plans Largest Layoff in Company History
Amazon plans to cut 30,000 corporate jobs, nearly 10% of its workforce, starting January 28. CEO Andy Jassy cites organizational restructuring as the reason.
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Amazon.com Inc. is set to embark on the largest round of layoffs in its history, planning to cut approximately 30,000 corporate positions, representing nearly 10% of its corporate workforce. The implementation of these cuts is expected to begin as soon as Tuesday, January 28, 2026. This move follows a previous reduction in October 2025, where the company trimmed around 14,000 jobs.
The cuts will impact several key divisions, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon Retail, Prime Video, and the People Experience and Technology (HR) units. CEO Andy Jassy andy jassyhas articulated that the decision is driven by a need to streamline operations and reduce bureaucratic layers, rather than financial distress or the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.
