Amazon Plans 30,000 Corporate Layoffs in Largest Job Cut Since 2022: AI Productivity and Post-Pandemic Restructuring

Oct 28, 2025 09:07 am CST

Amazon is preparing to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs beginning Tuesday, representing nearly 10% of its corporate workforce. CEO Andy Jassy cites bureaucracy reduction and AI-driven productivity gains as key factors, while the company continues struggling with strict return-to-office policies and AWS growth that trails competitors. Despite corporate reductions, Amazon still plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season.