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Amazon to Cut 30,000 Jobs in Largest-Ever Layoffs for Cost Savings

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
30,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.9%
30,000 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. has announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs, marking its largest-ever layoffs aimed at achieving cost savings. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations amidst economic challenges. While specific locations and departments affected have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to reduce expenses. The announcement highlights the significant impact of current market conditions on Amazon's workforce and operational strategies.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 30,000 jobs.

That is roughly 1.9% 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 StaffStaff23 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 30,000 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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Consumer Cyclical · 1,551,000 employees
209
EVENTS TRACKED
1.3M
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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