"Amazon has announced that it will be laying off approximately 14,000 office workers. The company wants to become 'leaner and more agile', with AI expenditure as a cost item that would necessitate the layoffs. It will be the largest layoff in Amazon's history, with a larger figure than the current 14,000 layoffs expected. Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology at Amazon, shared the message with all employees on Tuesday."
"Affected employees will have 90 days to look for a new role internally. Amazon's recruitment teams will give priority to these internal candidates. For employees who do not find a new position or are not looking for one, Amazon is offering transition support. This package includes severance pay, outplacement services, and healthcare. The layoffs mainly affect corporate functions. However, the company will continue to recruit in what it calls 'strategic areas.'"
Amazon will lay off approximately 14,000 office workers as part of a reorganization to reduce management layers, cut red tape, and move faster. Management aims to embed more ownership across teams and treat AI spending as a cost influencing staffing decisions. Affected employees have 90 days to seek internal roles, with recruitment teams prioritizing internal candidates. Employees who do not transition will receive severance, outplacement services, and healthcare. The cuts mainly target corporate functions while hiring will continue in designated strategic areas, and further efficiency measures are expected into 2026.
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