Amazon is cutting up to 30,000 corporate jobs — nearly 10% of its white-collar workforce — in what’s being called the largest layoff in company history. The move comes as CEO Andy Jassy pushes to streamline operations, flatten management layers, and reduce costs after years of rapid expansion.<br /><br />The cuts will span human resources, operations, devices, and services, and could reach 15% in HR alone. While Amazon trims its corporate ranks, it’s still hiring 250,000 seasonal workers to handle holiday demand.<br /><br />Amazon’s total global headcount remains over 1.54 million, making it the second-largest private employer in the U.S., behind Walmart. Analysts say this restructuring marks a major shift toward AI automation and leaner operations after the post-pandemic hiring surge.
