Amazon Layoffs 2025: 30,000 Corporate Jobs Slashed Amid Cost-Cutting Drive
Amazon Layoffs Begin: 30,000 Corporate Employees Affected Globally
In a sweeping move that’s sending shockwaves across the tech industry, Amazon has begun laying off 30,000 corporate employees starting Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This marks the largest job cut in Amazon’s history, surpassing the 27,000 layoffs that began in late 2022. While the cuts represent just 2% of Amazon’s total workforce of 1.55 million, they account for nearly 10% of its 350,000 corporate staff, making this a high-profile restructuring effort. The layoffs are part of Amazon’s broader strategy to reduce costs, streamline operations, and correct overhiring during the pandemic boom
Why Amazon Is Cutting Jobs: Pandemic Overhiring and Profit Pressure
- Amazon expanded aggressively during the pandemic to meet surging online demand.
- Now, with slower consumer spending and economic uncertainty, the company is recalibrating.
- Divisions impacted include:
- People Experience and Technology (HR)
- Devices and Services
- Operations
- Communications and Podcasting
Managers in affected teams were trained on Monday to handle employee notifications, which began rolling out via email Tuesday morning
Amazon Stock and Earnings Outlook
Despite the layoffs, Amazon shares rose 1.5% to $227.53, signaling investor confidence in the restructuring. The company is set to report its Q3 earnings on Thursday, which may offer further insight into its financial strategy
Target Layoffs: 1,800 Corporate Jobs Cut in Minneapolis HQ
Amazon isn’t alone. Target Corporation announced last Thursday that it will eliminate 1,800 corporate positions, including 1,000 active roles and 800 vacant jobs. The cuts represent 8% of Target’s global corporate workforce, with most affected employees based at the Minneapolis headquarters. Target’s COO Michael Fiddelke, who will become CEO on February 1, asked employees to work from home next week as the company finalizes its downsizing plans.
What This Means for the Tech and Retail Job Market
These layoffs reflect a broader trend of corporate belt-tightening across industries. Companies are shifting focus from rapid expansion to sustainable profitability, especially as AI automation, inflation, and interest rate hikes reshape operational priorities.
How Employees Can Prepare for Layoff Risks
- Stay updated via internal communications and HR portals.
- Review severance packages and benefits.
- Explore reskilling opportunities in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
- Monitor job boards like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Amazon’s own career page.
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