economy
January 28, 2026
Amazon slashing some 16,000 jobs in its latest layoff round
Updated on: January 28, 2026 / 6:40 AM EST / AP
TL;DR
- Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in its latest round of layoffs.
- This follows an earlier layoff of 14,000 workers in October.
- Organizational changes were completed at different times for various teams.
- Amazon will continue to hire and invest in strategic areas.
- U.S.-based staff will have 90 days to seek internal roles before severance.
- Amazon is also closing its Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores.
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