Global e-commerce giant Amazon is set to cut around 30,000 corporate jobs as part of a sweeping cost-reduction initiative, in what is expected to be one of the company’s largest layoffs since 2022.
The planned cuts, representing nearly 10% of Amazon’s corporate workforce, will primarily affect teams in human resources, operations, devices and services, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). According to internal reports, managers have been instructed to prepare for the layoff process, with employee notifications expected to begin this week.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the decision is aimed at streamlining operations and eliminating bureaucratic overlap, as the company increases its reliance on artificial intelligence and automation to boost efficiency.
The layoffs come amid a broader corporate restructuring, including a stricter return-to-office policy and a shift away from voluntary attrition programs.
Industry experts say the move reflects Amazon’s efforts to correct overhiring during the pandemic and maintain profit margins in slower-growing sectors, including AWS.
Despite the job cuts, Amazon recently announced plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday period, underscoring its continued investment in customer-facing operations.
