More layoffs could be coming in 2026. Reuters says Amazon is planning for 30,000 cuts. Employees might wonder why it’s necessary, given the company’s $18 billion profit last quarter.
Amazon today confirmed plans to lay off 14,000 people in corporate roles amid a continued push on AI, though more cuts could be in store for 2026.
The company is « reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and shifting resources to ensure we’re investing in our biggest bets », Beth Galetti, head of HR at Amazon, wrote in a company-wide email that it also published online.
Galetti’s memo comes after Reuters reported yesterday that Amazon planned to cut « as many as 30,000 corporate jobs. » She didn’t address that number, but said Amazon expects to find « additional places we can remove layers, increase ownership, and realize efficiency gains » next year. Reuters reports the cuts will primarily affect those in HR, devices, services, and operations.
Employees will hear today if they are affected. Amazon will offer « most employees 90 days to look for a new role internally.
