Amazon has confirmed it is slashing corporate jobs by a staggering 14,000, following earlier reports that the company was poised to cut as many as 30,000 positions. The move is part of Amazon's efforts to slim down its vast operation and trim costs, with CEO Andy Jassy previously warning white-collar workers that their jobs could be taken over by artificial intelligence.
As part of this wave of cuts, Amazon is aiming to further reduce bureaucracy, remove layers, and redirect resources to focus on high-priority areas. The company's senior vice-president, Beth Galetti, wrote in a memo to employees that the layoffs are intended to "get even stronger" by investing in core areas.
While the 14,000 job losses represent only a small fraction of Amazon's sprawling global workforce, they amount to a significant chunk of its roughly 350,000 corporate employees. The move has sparked concern among staff, who may face redundancy notifications via email.
Amazon's decision follows similar layoffs at other tech giants, including Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet. These companies have all cut tens of thousands of jobs in the past three years as they adapt to changing market conditions.
The company's efforts to reduce costs come after a period of rapid growth during the pandemic, when Amazon embarked on an extraordinary recruitment drive that saw its workforce surge. Now, with AI agents and generative AI systems expected to automate certain tasks, the company is seeking to streamline its operations and focus on high-priority areas.
Shares in Amazon rose 1.2% after reports of the job cuts emerged, but the company's quarterly earnings report later this week will provide a clearer picture of how the layoffs are impacting its financial performance.
As part of this wave of cuts, Amazon is aiming to further reduce bureaucracy, remove layers, and redirect resources to focus on high-priority areas. The company's senior vice-president, Beth Galetti, wrote in a memo to employees that the layoffs are intended to "get even stronger" by investing in core areas.
While the 14,000 job losses represent only a small fraction of Amazon's sprawling global workforce, they amount to a significant chunk of its roughly 350,000 corporate employees. The move has sparked concern among staff, who may face redundancy notifications via email.
Amazon's decision follows similar layoffs at other tech giants, including Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet. These companies have all cut tens of thousands of jobs in the past three years as they adapt to changing market conditions.
The company's efforts to reduce costs come after a period of rapid growth during the pandemic, when Amazon embarked on an extraordinary recruitment drive that saw its workforce surge. Now, with AI agents and generative AI systems expected to automate certain tasks, the company is seeking to streamline its operations and focus on high-priority areas.
Shares in Amazon rose 1.2% after reports of the job cuts emerged, but the company's quarterly earnings report later this week will provide a clearer picture of how the layoffs are impacting its financial performance.
hope they get the support they need from their colleagues and leadership 
gotta respect amazons efforts to adapt to the changing market tho 
AI is gonna change so much in the next few yrs, it's good they're preparing for that 
but like we all know ceo andy jassy said those white collar jobs could be automated by AI lol what's the point of even having employees then? 
and im not mad at amazon for trying to cut costs, but can't they just focus on making us work more efficiently instead of getting rid of people? 
also why did it take them so long to announce these cuts tho? wasnt that what everyone wanted to know when the rumors were circulating 
I mean, I get it, companies gotta stay lean and cut costs, but 14k people losing their jobs? That's a lot 
still think its weird how companies use AI as an excuse to get rid of people... think it'll have some major impact on staff morale 
. Should've been prepared by now 
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! But seriously, who needs 14k corporate jobs? I mean, Amazon's already got Alexa to handle all their customer service, right? 
. On a more serious note, it's no surprise these big companies are cutting costs – AI is the new normal now 
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Still, 14k is a lot, hope those affected find new gigs soon 
. I just wish they'd be honest about what's going on instead of trying to spin it as some kind of "streamlining" operation 