Amazon is laying off more employees across various teams as part of its ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency, according to sources familiar with the situation. This latest round of job cuts follows a series of workforce reductions in recent years as the tech giant streamlines its operations in response to changing market conditions.
While Amazon has not revealed the exact number of employees affected, reports suggest that the layoffs impact teams in its cloud computing division, retail operations, and human resources. Some positions within its advertising and Prime Video units have also been impacted.
An Amazon spokesperson mentioned that the decision was made to enhance efficiency and concentrate on “long-term strategic priorities.” The company highlighted that it continues to invest in growth areas, such as artificial intelligence and logistics innovation.
These layoffs are part of a broader trend of job cuts in the tech industry, with companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft also reducing their workforce in light of economic pressures and changing business needs.
Since 2022, Amazon has experienced multiple workforce reductions, including a significant layoff wave that affected over 27,000 employees. CEO Andy Jassy has previously stressed the importance of cost-cutting measures to keep the company agile in a competitive market.
Despite the job cuts, Amazon’s stock has remained stable, indicating investor confidence in the company’s long-term strategy. However, employees affected by the layoffs have voiced concerns about job security in the tech sector, as industry-wide layoffs are expected to continue into 2025.
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