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Amazon Lays Off 14,000 Corporate Employees Amid AI Transition

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
14,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.9%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
14,000 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: corporate.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon has announced the layoff of 14,000 corporate jobs as part of its strategic shift towards artificial intelligence. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market demands. The layoffs are expected to impact various corporate functions, although specific locations were not detailed in the announcement. This move comes amid broader trends in the tech industry, where companies are increasingly focusing on AI capabilities. The layoffs are part of a larger restructuring plan aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation within the company.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 14,000 jobs affecting its corporate team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.9% of the 1,551,000 people Amazon.com, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 209 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, affecting a combined 183,684 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 14,000 jobs on January 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 14,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 14,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 14,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN
Consumer Cyclical · 1,551,000 employees
209
EVENTS TRACKED
1.3M
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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