Amazon plans to eliminate as many as 30,000 corporate positions starting Tuesday, in what would be its largest workforce reduction ever. The cuts represent nearly 10 percent of the company's corporate staff, surpassing the 27,000 layoffs that began in late 2022. Sources familiar with the matter say the reductions will hit departments such as human resources, devices and services, and operations.
Chief Executive Andy Jassy has worked to remove excess management layers and streamline operations across the organization. The company established an anonymous feedback system that produced more than 450 internal adjustments based on employee input. Jassy previously stated that artificial intelligence and automation would lead to job losses.
Industry analysts suggest the cuts reflect productivity gains from AI adoption within corporate teams. The move also helps balance investments in AI infrastructure. Human resources could see reductions of up to 15 percent.
Amazon still plans to hire 250,000 seasonal employees for the upcoming holiday season. The company declined to provide an official comment. Third-quarter financial results are scheduled for release on Thursday.
Chief Executive Andy Jassy has worked to remove excess management layers and streamline operations across the organization. The company established an anonymous feedback system that produced more than 450 internal adjustments based on employee input. Jassy previously stated that artificial intelligence and automation would lead to job losses.
Industry analysts suggest the cuts reflect productivity gains from AI adoption within corporate teams. The move also helps balance investments in AI infrastructure. Human resources could see reductions of up to 15 percent.
Amazon still plans to hire 250,000 seasonal employees for the upcoming holiday season. The company declined to provide an official comment. Third-quarter financial results are scheduled for release on Thursday.
