economy
January 28, 2026
Amazon tells workers it will cut 16,000 jobs worldwide in second big wave of layoffs
Workers informed after message erroneously said affected employees in US, Canada and Costa Rica had already been told
TL;DR
- Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs globally, adding to previous layoffs.
- The company aims to streamline operations, reduce layers, and remove bureaucracy.
- Most cuts are expected in the US, with some roles affected in the UK.
- US employees will have 90 days to find new internal roles.
- The announcement followed an erroneous message sent to workers detailing the cuts.
- These changes are part of Amazon's effort to reverse pandemic hiring and cut costs.
- UPS is also cutting up to 30,000 jobs this year, partly due to its business with Amazon.
- UK job cuts are expected in corporate offices in London and Manchester, not warehouses.
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