Amazon is gearing up for a significant new round of layoffs, with reports indicating that roughly 16,000 corporate and technology jobs could be cut as early as January 31, 2026. This would mark the second major wave of layoffs in recent months and one of the largest workforce reductions in the company’s history. Part of a Larger Workforce Reduction Plan This layoff round follows the October 2025 reduction of about 14,000 corporate roles and forms part of a broader restructuring effort that could see nearly 30,000 jobs eliminated by mid-2026. The cuts represent a substantial portion — around 10 percent — of Amazon’s corporate workforce, which globally includes roughly 350,000 white-collar employees, even though the company’s total headcount exceeds 1.5 million. Amazon’s leadership has linked earlier cuts to efforts to streamline operations and reduce bureaucratic layers, emphasising the need for a leaner structure that can adapt to evolving business priorities. The company has highlighted that restructuring isn’t solely about cost-cutting, but also about improving organisational efficiency and cultural alignment. Which Departments May Be Affected Although Amazon has not officially confirmed specifics, multiple reports suggest the layoffs will span several major divisions: Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the company’s cloud computing… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
