Amazon has announced another round of layoffs that will impact approximately 16,000 roles, as the company continues to restructure its organisation and reduce internal layers. The decision has followed earlier restructuring efforts initiated in October, when several teams had already completed organisational changes, while others have finalised adjustments more recently.
The company has stated that the latest job reductions have been part of a broader strategy to increase ownership, reduce bureaucracy, and simplify team structures. Amazon has indicated that the move has been aimed at improving speed, efficiency, and customer-focused execution across its businesses.
For affected employees in the US, Amazon has said it will offer 90 days to search for internal roles, though timelines may vary internationally based on local labour laws. Employees who are unable to secure new internal roles—or choose not to pursue them—have been offered transition support, including severance packages, outplacement services, and continued health insurance benefits, where applicable.
Despite the job cuts, Amazon has maintained that it has continued hiring and investing in strategic areas critical to long-term growth. The company has also stated that it remains in an expansion phase across multiple business verticals, even as it recalibrates workforce structures.
Amazon has clarified that it does not plan to introduce recurring mass layoffs as a standard practice. Instead, it has reiterated that teams will continue to assess capacity, ownership, and operational efficiency on an ongoing basis, particularly as market conditions and customer expectations evolve.
