Prime Cuts Continue: Amazon Prepares for Another Round of Corporate Layoffs
Amazon, the titan of convenience that once dreamed of drone deliveries and just-in-time everything, is now delivering a rather inconvenient reality check to thousands more corporate employees. One might think a company capable of orchestrating a global logistics marvel could perhaps, just perhaps, manage its internal headcount without multiple rounds of drastic, morale-shattering cuts. Or perhaps this is just the ultimate efficiency play, paving the way for AI to handle the spreadsheets while humans handle the severance packages.
This upcoming wave of layoffs next week represents a significant second push towards Amazon's broader goal of reducing its corporate workforce by approximately 30,000 positions. The retail and tech behemoth initiated these efforts in October, eliminating around 14,000 white-collar jobs, which fulfilled about half of its stated target. These ongoing workforce adjustments highlight a strategic shift across the tech industry, as companies reassess their growth trajectories and operational costs in a evolving economic landscape.
