Amazon Announces 16,000 Job Cuts Amid Organizational Restructuring

Amazon has announced the elimination of approximately 16,000 corporate positions as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. This follows a previous reduction of 14,000 jobs in October 2025, bringing the total number of layoffs to 30,000 within a few months.

Beth Galetti, Amazon's Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, stated that the company aims to "reduce layers, increase ownership, and remove bureaucracy."

The layoffs are expected to impact various divisions, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is undergoing internal restructuring.

In addition to workforce reductions, Amazon plans to close most of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical store locations, shifting focus to food delivery and expanding its Whole Foods Market chain.

Despite these changes, Amazon continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, with plans to spend over $100 billion through 2025 and 2026.

The company has assured that it will support affected employees by offering 90 days to seek internal positions before receiving severance packages and related benefits.