Amazon announced it is cutting around 16,000 corporate jobs in its second major round of layoffs within three months. In a blog post reported by KHOU, senior vice president Beth Galetti said the company is focusing on streamlining operations by "reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy." The affected business units have not been disclosed.
Amazon is reducing its workforce following a previous layoff of 14,000 employees in October 2025, with U.S. staff given 90 days to seek other roles or receive severance, outplacement, and health benefits. The move, the largest since 2023, reflects a broader post-pandemic trend in tech and retail, as companies adjust staffing levels after rapid growth during the lockdown, as per ABC13.
The U.S. labor market is showing minimal growth, with only 50,000 jobs added in December, as businesses remain cautious amid inflation, trade policy uncertainty, and AI-driven changes. Other companies, including UPS and Pinterest, are also cutting jobs and restructuring, often incorporating AI to reduce reliance on human labor.
