Amazon to Lay Off Up to 30,000 Corporate Employees by 2025 End
Seattle, Monday, 27 October 2025.
Amazon’s decision to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs highlights ongoing economic pressures and the company’s effort to enhance operational efficiency, potentially impacting the tech and retail sectors.
Amazon’s Largest Workforce Reduction Since 2022
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is set to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs by the end of 2025, marking the largest workforce reduction since the 27,000 jobs trimmed in late 2022. This strategic move is part of Amazon’s ongoing efforts to optimize costs following overhiring during the pandemic-driven surge in demand [1][2].
Economic Pressures and Strategic Restructuring
The layoffs, which are expected to impact approximately 10% of Amazon’s corporate workforce, come amidst significant economic pressures facing the technology sector. Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, has emphasized the need to streamline operations, citing ‘an excess of bureaucracy’ as a key area for improvement. The company has actively engaged in smaller rounds of job cuts across various divisions over the past two years, including devices, communications, and podcasting [1][3].
Impact on Tech and Retail Sectors
This decision underscores a broader trend of job cuts across the tech industry in 2025, with over 22,000 layoffs reported by October alone. Amazon’s restructuring is expected to affect multiple divisions, such as human resources, devices and services, and operations. These changes highlight the continuing shift in the global retail landscape, necessitating businesses to adapt rapidly to evolving market conditions [1][3][4].
Future Outlook for Amazon
The full scope of Amazon’s planned layoffs remains uncertain, as adjustments may occur based on the company’s financial priorities. The integration of artificial intelligence tools has been indicated as a driver for further job reductions, particularly in automating routine tasks. Amazon’s shares have seen a slight increase, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s restructuring strategy, with shares up 1.2% as of Monday afternoon [1][2][5].