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Tech giant Amazon is reportedly preparing for another massive round of layoffs, with plans to cut as many as 30,000 employees. According to data from 2023, Amazon employed approximately 350,000 corporate staff (excluding warehouse workers), meaning that roughly one in every nine employees will be affected. The move is said to be part of a broader effort to reduce costs and correct the overhiring that occurred during the pandemic.
Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that layoff notices will begin rolling out via email on Tuesday local time. Some Amazon employees described an atmosphere of unease and anxiety across offices, as no team appears to be immune from potential cuts.
According to Bloomberg, the upcoming layoffs will span multiple divisions — including logistics, payments, gaming, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company’s last major workforce reduction occurred in 2023, when Amazon’s headcount also stood at approximately 350,000.
After years of aggressive expansion, Amazon has now adopted a far more cautious approach to hiring. As reported by The Information, the company’s workforce tripled between 2017 and 2022, with a surge of new hires during the pandemic to meet soaring demand.
This latest downsizing comes as Amazon is simultaneously ramping up its investment in artificial intelligence. The company previously announced that its capital expenditures are projected to rise from $83 billion in 2024 to over $100 billion by 2025, with much of that funding dedicated to enhancing AI capabilities within AWS.
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