When is the next Amazon layoffs?
Amazon has announced that it will cut 14,000 corporate jobs this year as part of a larger plan to restructure its workforce in preparation for the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. The layoffs will affect corporate employees across departments as the company seeks to simplify its operations.
Senior Vice President Beth Galetti shared the update in a memo to employees that was also posted on Amazon’s public blog. She explained that the company will continue hiring in select strategic areas but also expects more reductions in the coming months.
Galetti said, “We expect to continue hiring in key strategic areas while also finding additional places we can remove layers, increase ownership, and realize efficiency gains.”
Reuters first reported that the layoffs could reach as high as 30,000 positions before the restructuring is complete.
Amazon’s focus on AI-driven transformation
Galetti stated that Amazon’s restructuring aligns with CEO Andy Jassy’s vision to make the company operate more efficiently, similar to a startup model. The focus is to ensure that Amazon remains flexible in an evolving technology landscape shaped by artificial intelligence. She added that AI is the most transformative technology since the internet, enabling companies to innovate faster than ever before. To respond to these shifts, Amazon aims to be more agile, with fewer organizational layers and more ownership at every level. According to a filing with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2024, Amazon had over 350,000 corporate employees. The 14,000 job cuts represent around 4% of its corporate workforce.
Amazon Layoffs – Timeline and support for affected employees
The layoffs will begin Tuesday, with most impacted employees given 90 days to apply for internal roles. Those who are unable to find new positions within the company will receive severance packages and other benefits.
Amazon emphasized that employees will have access to resources during the transition, including career support and extended benefits to assist them in finding new opportunities within or outside the company.
Amazon Layoffs – AI and workforce restructuring
In a previous blog post from June, CEO Andy Jassy said that generative AI will transform how work is done at Amazon. He mentioned that while some jobs will be reduced, new types of roles will emerge as AI tools expand across business areas.
“As we roll out more Generative AI and agents, it should change the way our work is done. We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs,” Jassy wrote.
He also noted that AI will not only change Amazon’s internal processes but will impact industries worldwide. Billions of AI agents will be integrated into different sectors, changing how people work and live.
Amazon Previous layoffs and financial considerations
This round of layoffs follows earlier cuts in 2023, when Amazon reduced its workforce by 27,000 employees. Those cuts affected departments such as human resources, Amazon Stores, and Amazon Web Services. At that time, Jassy cited global economic pressures and rising costs as the primary reasons for downsizing.
Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData, said that Amazon’s decision reflects broader market challenges. He explained that global markets are tightening while operational costs continue to rise. Saunders added that Amazon’s shift toward technology-driven efficiency marks a move away from human labor toward technological infrastructure.
Wider job market and AI impact
The U.S. job market has shown signs of slowing, particularly in the technology sector. Many companies are introducing AI tools that reduce the need for certain human roles. Analysts have warned that generative AI may displace workers in repetitive or process-driven jobs.
However, AI experts have pointed out that while automation will change job structures, it will also create new opportunities. They emphasize that AI adoption should be balanced with policies that help workers transition into emerging roles.
FAQs
1. When is the next Amazon layoffs expected to happen?
Amazon has begun its layoffs this week, with 14,000 corporate positions affected. Further reductions may occur later in 2025 as AI integration continues.
2. Why is Amazon reducing its workforce?
Amazon is cutting jobs to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and prepare for the wider use of artificial intelligence across its global business operations.
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