Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division

The company says the opportunities provided by AI means it needs to be "organised more leanly."

* Amazon will cut approximately 14,000 jobs globally, reducing its corporate workforce.
* The company says it needs to be "organised more leanly" to seize opportunities provided by artificial intelligence (AI).
* Earlier reports suggested up to 30,000 workers could lose their jobs.
* Amazon's senior vice president Beth Galetti said the move will make the company "even stronger" and allow it to invest in its biggest bets and customer needs.
* The company has reported strong second-quarter results, including a 13% year-over-year increase in sales to $167.7 billion.
* However, CEO Andy Jassy has focused on reducing spending as Amazon invests heavily in AI tools to boost efficiency.
* Those affected by the job cuts will receive transition support, including severance pay and help finding new roles within the company.
* The cuts are part of a broader trend in the tech industry, with many companies laying off employees due to increased use of AI and automation.
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