Amazon to lay off 30,000 employees in major global restructuring drive

In one of its largest layoffs since 2022, Amazon is cutting 30,000 jobs worldwide to control expenses and streamline operations across departments including HR and technology.

Jeff Bezos-owned global giant Amazon is reportedly set to lay off 30,000 employees worldwide in one of its biggest workforce reductions since 2022. The decision comes as part of the company’s strategy to control rising costs and address over-hiring that took place in recent years.

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Currently, Amazon employs about 1.55 million people globally, making it one of the world’s largest employers. The upcoming layoffs will impact around 10% of corporate employees, though frontline warehouse workers will see limited changes.

Sources indicate that the job cuts have already begun this week, affecting departments such as Human Resources (HR), People Experience, and Technology. Managers have been instructed via internal emails on how to communicate with affected employees, and training sessions are being conducted to ensure smooth offboarding.

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This marks Amazon’s largest round of layoffs since 2022, when the company had let go of around 27,000 employees. Over the past two years, Amazon has been gradually reducing roles, especially in its communication, podcasting, and HR divisions.

According to reports, CEO Andy Jassy is personally overseeing the restructuring process. His initiative focuses on eliminating redundant roles to improve efficiency and ensure that Amazon remains competitive amid slowing global e-commerce growth.