Amazon will reduce roughly 14,000 corporate roles as part of a companywide effort to streamline operations and speed up decision-making, according to Amazon. The move, announced Tuesday, continues an internal push to “remove layers” and shift resources to the company’s highest-priority bets.
Beth Galetti, the Senior Vice President, wrote to staff that the layoffs will be matched with hiring in some areas. The company will be more flexible and have more ownership with a leaner structure. Employees who are affected will usually have 90 days to look for other employment within the company, and recruiters will give priority to internal candidates. Galetti stated that those who don’t move will get severance pay, help finding a new job, and health insurance.
The company framed the changes as proactive, not a response to weak performance. Amazon is “delivering strong results,” the memo said, but leadership argues the business must move faster as new technology enables quicker innovation. The plan anticipates continued hiring in strategic roles in 2026 while finding “additional places we can remove layers” to realize efficiencies.
Tuesday’s notice follows leadership guidance issued last year by CEO Andy Jassy on strengthening teams and reducing bureaucracy. Amazon said the latest reductions are a continuation of that effort.
The company did not detail which divisions are most affected. Leaders were expected to notify teams and individuals beginning Tuesday, with timelines varying by local law.
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