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Amazon Plans New Wave of Layoffs Amid Restructuring Efforts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
14,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.9%
14,000 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon is reportedly planning a new wave of layoffs as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. While specific numbers and dates have not been disclosed, sources indicate that these layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs. The company has faced various challenges in recent months, prompting this decision to adjust its workforce. Further details regarding the exact number of employees affected and the timeline for these layoffs remain unclear.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 14,000 jobs.

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. has announced planned job cuts affecting 14,000 employees. If you work there, what are you hearing internally? Which teams expect to be affected? You can post anonymously below.

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209
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