Amazon to reduce workforce by 16,000, company says in email to staff

Amazon has been "working to strengthen our organization by reducing layers."

Amazon slashes 16,000 corporate roles in latest phase of a broader reset

Amazon announces another mass layoff as CEO Andy Jassy takes aim at bureaucracy and seeks a cultural reset.

Amazon’s Major Layoff Mistake Is an Important Lesson for Every Business

An early alert left impacted employees in the dark.

Filing: Amazon Fresh and Go closures will eliminate about 400 jobs in Washington state

Amazon will lay off approximately 400 workers in Washington state as part of its decision to close all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores across the country, according to a notice filed with the state Employment Security Department on Wednesday.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs globally to undo pandemic-era hiring

Amazon announced a second major round of layoffs at the company in three months.

Amazon slashes 16,000 jobs as Texas workforce awaits impact details

Estimates place Texas 3rd in the nation for Amazon workforce size.

Amazon execs say layoffs are part of turning the company into the 'world's largest startup,' leaked memos show

Amazon announced 16,000 corporate layoffs on Wednesday. Executives say it aims to transform into the 'world's largest startup' with a cultural reset.

Latest round of Amazon layoffs include about 16,000 workers

Amazon says it's slashing about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of mass layoffs in the tech industry. It comes after Amazon laid off 14,000 workers in October 2025.