Amazon Reportedly Preparing to Lay Off 30,000 Corporate Workers in Cost-Cutting Drive

Amazon to Lay Off 30,000 Corporate Employees in Major Cost-Cutting Move.

Amazon is set to lay off as many as 30,000 corporate employees starting Tuesday, in what could be its largest round of job cuts since 2022, according to a Reuters report.

The layoffs are part of the tech giant’s ongoing efforts to reduce costs and streamline operations following aggressive overhiring during the pandemic-driven e-commerce boom.

While the 30,000 cuts represent a small portion of Amazon’s 1.55 million-strong global workforce, they account for nearly 10% of its 350,000 corporate employees.

Largest Corporate Reduction Since 2022

Amazon previously eliminated around 27,000 jobs between late 2022 and 2023, impacting divisions such as devices, communications, and podcasting. The upcoming cuts are expected to affect multiple departments, including human resources (People Experience and Technology), devices and services, and operations.

According to Reuters, managers in affected teams were briefed on Monday and trained on how to communicate with employees ahead of official email notifications set to be sent out Tuesday morning.

Push for Leaner Management and AI Efficiency

CEO Andy Jassy has repeatedly emphasized his plan to reduce bureaucracy and flatten management layers within Amazon. He has also hinted that the growing adoption of artificial intelligence could lead to further reductions in corporate roles.

“This latest move signals that Amazon is likely realizing enough AI-driven productivity gains within corporate teams to support a substantial reduction in force,” said Sky Canaves, senior analyst at eMarketer. “Amazon has also been under pressure to offset the heavy costs of building out its AI infrastructure.”

The cuts reflect a broader trend across the tech industry, as major firms increasingly turn to automation and AI to drive efficiency while managing costs amid an uncertain global economic outlook.