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Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs to Boost Innovation, Efficiency

11/22/2025

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In November 2025, Amazon announced layoffs affecting about 14,000 corporate employees.
The reductions were the largest in three years and hit the gaming division and online advertising sector.
Engineers faced the biggest losses, particularly mid-level software development roles.
Beth Galetti, Amazon's chief human resources officer, said the company seeks a leaner organization to boost innovation and speed.
CEO Andy Jassy attributed the cuts to bureaucratic culture from prior hiring surges.

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Story summary

In November 2025, Amazon announced layoffs affecting about 14,000 corporate employees.
The reductions were the largest in three years and hit the gaming division and online advertising sector.
Engineers faced the biggest losses, particularly mid-level software development roles.
Beth Galetti, Amazon's chief human resources officer, said the company seeks a leaner organization to boost innovation and speed.
CEO Andy Jassy attributed the cuts to bureaucratic culture from prior hiring surges.