Amazon has announced plans to cut approximately 14,000 corporate positions as part of a major restructuring effort focused on increasing efficiency and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into key operations. This represents one of the largest corporate layoffs in recent years and reflects the company’s strategic push toward automation and streamlined management.
In a memo to employees, Beth Galetti, Amazon’s Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, explained that the layoffs are intended to “reduce bureaucracy, remove layers, and shift resources” to areas essential for the company’s long-term growth. The rapid adoption of AI technologies has allowed Amazon to optimize processes, leading to a smaller need for certain corporate roles.
CEO Andy Jassy emphasized that AI would play a central role in transforming Amazon’s operations. Departments such as Human Resources and People Experience and Technology are most affected, as automation can now handle many routine and administrative tasks previously performed by employees. While warehouse and fulfillment roles remain largely untouched, the corporate workforce is facing significant change.
Employees impacted by the layoffs are being notified and, where possible, offered opportunities to transition into other roles within the company. Those who are not reassigned will receive severance packages, continued health benefits, and outplacement support. Amazon has also indicated that it will continue hiring in strategic areas that align with future growth and innovation priorities.
The move highlights the growing influence of AI in shaping corporate strategies across the tech sector. As more companies adopt automation and AI-driven solutions, workforce restructuring may become more common, raising questions about the future of work, employee adaptation, and ethical considerations in technology-driven industries.
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