Amazon plans to lay off about 30,000 corporate employees this week, marking one of the largest workforce reductions in its history and nearly 10 percent of its global corporate staff. The decision, confirmed by company insiders late Monday, comes amid efforts to streamline operations and adapt to a slowing global economy.
The move is seen as part of CEO Andy Jassy’s broader corporate reorganization aimed at reducing bureaucracy and accelerating automation across major business units. Departments such as Human Resources, Devices & Services, and Operations are expected to be most affected. Insiders suggest the layoffs could unfold in multiple phases, extending into early November depending on role transitions.
Economists say this announcement signals a new wave of cost-cutting across the tech sector as companies brace for weaker consumer demand and investor pressure for profit margins. The mass layoffs, with their scale and rapid implementation, have drawn comparisons to earlier corporate downsizing drives during the Great Recession. Some analysts even referred to it as a “hint of the Great Depression” in tone and scope.
Public reaction has been intense, especially across social media platforms, where former employees and industry observers have criticized Amazon’s timing just before the holiday season. Hashtags like #AmazonLayoffs and #CorporateCrisis trended on X (Twitter) within hours, with many users expressing anxiety over job security in the tech industry and questioning the company’s long-term workforce policies.
Despite the uproar, Amazon maintains that the restructuring is essential for long-term efficiency and innovation. A company spokesperson stated that the difficult decision reflects changing business priorities rather than financial distress. Still, analysts warn the layoffs could affect morale and consumer perception at a time when Amazon faces mounting competition in AI-driven logistics and retail services.
Amazon is set to lay off 30,000 of its corporate employees this week — nearly 10% of its corporate workforce — beginning as early as Tuesday.
— Variety (@Variety) October 27, 2025
The layoffs are part of efforts to “pare expenses and compensate for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic.”… pic.twitter.com/tn7MomHvQX
