Amazon is reportedly set to implement significant job cuts, potentially affecting up to 30,000 corporate positions as early as Tuesday. This move is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing costs, following an expansion spike during the unprecedented demand experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to sources familiar with the matter, the proposed reductions would account for nearly 10% of Amazon’s corporate workforce and would mark the company’s largest job reduction initiative since 2022.
Managers within the affected departments were instructed to attend training on Monday, focusing on how to effectively communicate the impending layoffs to their teams. Email notifications are expected to be sent out starting Tuesday morning, informing employees of their status.
While some positions face cuts, Amazon recently highlighted plans to hire 250,000 seasonal, part-time, and full-time workers across the U.S. in preparation for the upcoming 2025 holiday season. This hiring spree aims to strengthen the workforce in various regions, including rural areas, as the company seeks to balance its employment strategy amidst ongoing market adjustments.
An Amazon spokesperson declined to comment on the reported job cuts when approached by media outlets, including NJ Advance Media. The move reflects the company’s efforts to realign its workforce in light of evolving market demands and changing consumer behaviors following the pandemic.
