Location: Jersey City, NJ.
Department affected: Cloud Division.
A WARN notice was filed on January 26, 2026.
Disclosed through an official WARN filing with the NJ state workforce agency.
Kent Hollenbeck is set to leave Amazon following the company's latest round of layoffs. While specific numbers of employees affected were not disclosed, the article highlights the ongoing trend of workforce reductions at Amazon. This departure is part of a broader restructuring effort within the company, reflecting the challenges faced in the current economic climate. The situation underscores the significant changes occurring within Amazon as it navigates its operational adjustments.
Amazon.com, Inc. disclosed this layoff in an official WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice filed with the NJ state workforce agency on January 26, 2026. The notice covers 72 employees in Jersey City, NJ, with the layoff effective February 2, 2026.
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