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Amazon Layoffs

January 2026

Amazon announced a layoff affecting 16,000 employees in January 2026. The company operates in the Retail sector.

People Affected

16,000

Announced Date

Jan 28, 2026

About

Amazon is laying off approximately 16,000 employees as part of ongoing organizational changes aimed at reducing bureaucracy and strengthening the company's structure. This follows earlier workforce adjustments announced in October, with the latest round of cuts finalized in early 2023. While the exact percentage of total employees affected is not specified, Amazon, a global technology and e-commerce giant, continues to hire in strategic areas despite these reductions. The company is providing support, including internal job search periods and severance packages, to impacted employees.