Inside Amazon's Latest Layoffs: How Employees Received Termination Notices and What Comes Next

Nov 03, 2025 05:15 pm CST

Amazon recently implemented another round of corporate layoffs affecting 14,000 positions, with employees receiving termination notices via text messages and emails. Senior VP Beth Galetti's formal communication informed affected staff about restricted badge access, 90-day pay continuation, and support services including severance packages and job placement assistance. CEO Andy Jassy described the cuts as necessary to streamline operations and accelerate AI adoption across the company.