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Amazon to Cut 30,000 Jobs in Historic Layoffs

10/28/2025

Summary

Story summary

Amazon will lay off up to 30,000 corporate employees, the largest cuts in its history, starting Tuesday.
The move follows pandemic overhiring and aims to reduce operating expenses as Amazon invests in artificial intelligence.
The layoffs will affect divisions including human resources as part of Amazon Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy's effort to streamline operations.
The corporate workforce numbers about 350,000, and the company plans additional cuts in January.

History

Historical Context

The dot-com bubble burst in 2001 led to significant layoffs in the tech sector, including Amazon, which cut 1,300 jobs from a workforce of about 7,000. This volatility resurfaced in 2023 when Amazon announced layoffs of 30,000 employees, reflecting challenges in managing growth and operational efficiency amid a shift towards artificial intelligence in the industry.

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Story summary

Amazon will lay off up to 30,000 corporate employees, the largest cuts in its history, starting Tuesday.
The move follows pandemic overhiring and aims to reduce operating expenses as Amazon invests in artificial intelligence.
The layoffs will affect divisions including human resources as part of Amazon Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy's effort to streamline operations.
The corporate workforce numbers about 350,000, and the company plans additional cuts in January.

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