Amazon has launched one of its largest mass layoffs, affecting 16,000 corporate employees worldwide. HR head Beth Galetti’s memo mentioned reducing layers and improving efficiency but did not clarify which teams were impacted. Internal communications and Slack messages now reveal that major cuts are occurring in both Amazon Web Services and retail divisions. The layoffs affect software engineers and key operational staff across multiple countries. Employees will receive support through pay, benefits, and internal job opportunities. This article explains the affected teams, employee guidance, and steps Amazon is taking to help those impacted during this significant workforce reduction.
