Amazon Cuts 14,000 Corporate Jobs, 700 in NYC
Amazon is reducing approximately 14,000 corporate positions globally, with nearly 700 jobs cut in New York City alone, as part of a wide-ranging overhaul of its workforce. The company states the changes focus on streamlining operations and realigning roles rather than solely cost-cutting. The NYC reductions affect executive and corporate offices, not warehouse or delivery staff.
Focus on Corporate Roles and AI Shift
Most of the cuts fall within corporate divisions, including HR, devices, services and cloud operations. Amazon’s leadership says the restructuring is partly driven by efforts to reduce bureaucracy and increase agility, particularly as the company invests heavily in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
Impact and Outlook
The job cuts mark a significant shift for Amazon’s corporate workforce, though the company emphasises continued hiring in critical growth areas. Affected employees are reportedly being offered support such as internal job search periods and severance assistance. Market analysts view the move as a signal that even high-performing tech firms are adapting back-office functions to speed and scale.
