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Amazon to cut about 14,000 corporate roles in latest cost-cutting drive

Amazon to cut about 14,000 corporate roles in latest cost-cutting drive
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January 28, 2026

Amazon plans to reduce roughly 14,000 corporate positions as part of a ongoing efficiency push, a figure smaller than earlier reports that pointed toward as many as 30,000 cuts. Beth Galetti, a senior executive at the company, informed employees on Tuesday that the reductions aim to streamline operations, remove unnecessary layers, and reallocate resources to the firm’s main priorities and what matters most to customers now and in the future.

The company did not specify which roles or locations will be affected. Most of the impacted staff will have about 90 days to explore opportunities within Amazon before any formal move is made.

Galetti’s memo referenced a June message from CEO Andy Jassy that highlighted generative AI as both a driver of efficiency and a strategic compass for products and services. Jassy’s remarks emphasized the transformative potential of this generation of AI and the need for a leaner organizational structure with fewer layers and more ownership to move quickly for customers and the business.

A spokesperson for Amazon, Kelly Nantel, later clarified that artificial intelligence is not the primary reason behind the vast majority of the reductions. She said the company’s broader effort to flatten the organization, increase ownership, and curb bureaucracy is already delivering positive results, and the current announcements are a continuation of that work.

Galetti’s memo also indicated that Amazon expects to continue hiring in key strategic areas in 2026, while remaining vigilant for additional opportunities to realize efficiency gains, suggesting more cuts could be on the horizon.

The last major round of layoffs occurred from late 2022 into 2023, totaling about 27,000 employees. Amazon has signaled its intention to leverage automation, robotics, and AI as part of its approach to reducing labor costs and, in some cases, replacing human roles with technology.

Update: Included a statement from Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel.

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