Amazon is preparing to cut thousands of corporate jobs, with reductions expected to start as early as next week. This move represents the company’s second wave of layoffs since October, when roughly 14,000 employees lost their positions. The upcoming round could affect a similar number of roles, bringing total cuts close to 30,000.
These layoffs are part of Amazon’s effort to streamline its operations and reshape its internal culture. While the October reductions were initially linked to AI-related changes, CEO Andy Jassy later clarified that the cuts were driven by cultural alignment rather than cost savings or technology adoption.
Amazon employs more than 1.5 million people worldwide, but its corporate workforce is a smaller segment, totaling about 350,000 employees. The planned layoffs are concentrated within this corporate segment, reflecting the company’s ongoing focus on operational efficiency and organizational structure.
Reuters reports that the new round of reductions could begin imminently, though Amazon has not issued an official statement on the timing. A company spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment.
This development highlights how Amazon continues to adjust its workforce in response to internal strategy and cultural priorities, rather than solely external pressures. As the company navigates these changes, employees and industry observers are closely watching how these shifts will impact Amazon’s long-term operations and workplace culture.