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Written by Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology at Amazon
January 28, 2026
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Amazon said Wednesday it plans to eliminate about 16,000 corporate jobs, marking its second round of mass job cuts since last October.
In a blog post, the company wrote that the layoffs were part of an ongoing effort to “strengthen our organization by reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy.” That coincides with a push to invest heavily in artificial intelligence.
The job reductions come just a few months after October’s layoffs, when 14,000 employees were let go across Amazon’s corporate workforce. At the time, the company indicated the cuts would continue in 2026 as it found “additional places we can remove layers.”
Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology, didn’t rule out more job cuts in the future, but said the company isn’t trying to create “a new rhythm” of broad layoffs every few months.
“That’s not our plan,” Galetti wrote in the blog post. “But just as we always have, every team will continue to evaluate the ownership, speed, and capacity to invent for customers, and make adjustments as appropriate.”
On Tuesday, some employees in Amazon’s cloud unit received an email sent in an apparent error acknowledging “organizational changes” at the company. The note referenced a post from Galetti and said Amazon notified “impacted colleagues in our organization.”
Amazon had about 1.58 million employees as of the end of its third quarter. That figure is primarily made up of warehouse and logistics workers.
The 30,000 job cuts since October represent about 10% of its corporate and tech workforce, which comprises about 350,000 people.
Amazon has been in the midst of a significant downsizing for the past several years. The company laid off more than 27,000 employees between 2022 and 2023, and it conducted smaller cuts across various organizations in 2024.
CEO Andy Jassy has looked to slim down Amazon’s workforce after the company went on a hiring spree during the Covid-19 pandemic, partly to meet a surge in demand for e-commerce and cloud computing services.
Jassy has also looked to reset Amazon’s corporate culture so that it can operate like the “world’s largest startup.” He set internal targets to slash management layers and established a “no bureaucracy email alias” to identify ways the company can innovate faster.
Amazon has also been cutting costs across its business so that it can invest more in AI and the rapid build-out of data centers. Earlier this week, the company shuttered its Fresh and Go grocery chains after years of experimentation.
Last October, Amazon said it expects capital expenditures to reach $125 billion for 2026, the highest spending forecast among the megacap companies.
Jassy said last June that efficiency gains from AI would likely cause Amazon’s corporate head count to fall in the coming years.
“We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs,” Jassy said at the time.
The STAR Method Goes Pro
How an NHL player and site lead use the STAR method.
In February, we showed you how to nail your next interview using the STAR method. This week, we’re back with a special guest.
Check out how Sam Bennet from the Florida Panthers and Mikhail Sharma, general manager of MIA1 in Opa-locka, Florida, use the STAR method to talk about how they delivered results.
Ready to use STAR to ace your interviews? Use this one-pager to prepare your answers.
Quiz: What's Your Volunteering Superpower?
Discover yours and share it with your colleagues.
Global Month of Volunteering is coming in May and your unique strengths can make a positive impact in your community. Discover your volunteering superpower with our quiz and share your superpower with your colleagues.
You can take the Quiz here and save your results to share with your colleagues.
No matter your volunteering style—whether you're drawn to emergency response, education, food security, or any other cause—May’s Global Month of Volunteering offers opportunities for everyone.
How can you participate in GMV?
There are many ways that you can participate!
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Reach out to your site’s Community Ambassador or PXT team to learn more about how you can volunteer during Global Month of Volunteering or year-round.
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Volunteer with a friend and double your impact. Volunteering is an opportunity to enjoy time with colleagues while also making a difference in your local community.
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Introduce a cause or community organization that you are passionate about to your Community Ambassador to explore future volunteer opportunities.
This May, let’s do something good together!
Keep Safety Your Priority
Learn how to adopt Amazon’s 'Safe to Go' way of thinking.
Safety is more than just following rules. It’s about looking out for ourselves and those around us, holding ourselves to the highest standards, and taking action when we see something unsafe. We want everyone to go home safely, every day.
We recently shared our 2025 global data for our Operations network, and it shows we’re continuing to make year-over-year progress. But we need your help to continue the momentum.
The simplest way to keep everyone safe is to adopt a “Safe to Go” way of thinking.
Before and during your shift, ask yourself:
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Am I “Safe to Go?”
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Do I have the correct equipment to work safely?
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Am I using the proper tools?
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Is my workstation clean and free of clutter?
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Am I wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE)?
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Do I see anything that needs correcting?
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If work is unsafe, do I know how to stop and fix the issue? Or who to notify immediately?
If you answer “no” to any of the above, take immediate action by letting a manager know.
By thinking ahead about safety throughout your shift, we can make sure everyone remains safe at work.
Thanks for keeping safety first.
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Can You Top Your Teammates' Scores?
Play three quick Earth Month games to find out.
This Earth Month, we're celebrating with three quick games you can play on your phone.
What you'll play
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Whack-a-mole: Smash compostable food items for points. Tap the planet for extra time. Avoid the plastic bottles or lose time
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Connect Four: Drop your counters and line up four wood pallets in a row before your opponent
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Memory match: See how fast you can match recyclable cardboard items
Each level unlocks the next. Compare your scores and times with your teammates to see who comes out on top.
Extinct Species Returns with Amazon Support
Meet the eastern barred bandicoot. A once extinct species, reintroduced to the wild in Australia with Amazon’s help.
Did you know that the eastern barred bandicoot was once declared extinct on mainland Australia? The species is taking its most significant step towards recovery thanks to a world-first genetic rescue program. With support from Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund, 100 eastern barred bandicoots were carefully bred for survival and then released onto Phillip Island near Melbourne.
Eastern barred bandicoots are powerful ecosystem engineers. One bandicoot can burrow up through nearly three tons of soil annually, which improves soil health, seed dispersal, water retention, and nutrient cycling—strengthening landscapes against flood and drought.
“Thirty years ago these bandicoots were gone from mainland Australia. What makes their recovery incredible is the science behind it—a genetic rescue program, which is science-backed, scalable, and transformative for conservation,” said Michael Miller, an Amazon VP based in Australia. "This could help save endangered animals all over the world."
The investment is part of Amazon's broader goal to address climate change and biodiversity loss, and our Climate Pledge goal to reach net-zero carbon across our operations by 2040.
Click the heart button if you think that these bandicoots are bandicute.
Invented Here: Ideas that Scale Finalist Spotlight
Meet Slava Surovtsev from YEG2. He wants to reduce misscans by rethinking scanner placement.
From October to December 2025, the Invented Here: Ideas that Scale program asked our NACF team members for ideas on how our Operations could be improved. We received thousands of submissions, and after multiple rounds of review, we identified the finalists from each line of business.
This week, the spotlight is on Slava Surovtsev from YEG2 in Acheson, Alberta, who noticed that the scanner mounted at the bottom of tote chutes on single pack conveyor lines takes repeated physical impacts every time a tote slides down. This leads to loosened screws, shifted scan angles, and internal damage over time. His idea? Remount the scanner in a fixed, impact-free location between the conveyor and the operator's workstation, where both structures are stationary. This would eliminate vibration and contact stress, which could decrease misscans caused by shifted scanner angles, reduce IT interventions, and extend scanner lifespan.
Slava and the other finalists’ ideas will go to a final review, during which the winner of the 2025 NACF Invented Here: Ideas that Scale program will be chosen by Jonatan Gal, vice president of NACF.
Congratulations to all of our finalists!
Keep an eye out for more finalist spotlights and for the announcement of the NACF Invented Here: Ideas that Scale winner.
Restless to Rooted: Aaron’s Story
From Quiet to Confident – A 1,350-Mile Journey to Home
Aaron Driscoll never stayed anywhere for very long. Before Amazon, his resume told the story of a restless search: painting, truck driving, welding, and a string of other jobs that never lasted more than a year. Amazon, he hoped, might be different.
Five years, and an orange vest later, Aaron is a leader who’s made it his mission to get to know every person he works with. For someone who arrived as the quietest person in the room, that's quite a transformation.
Aaron's Amazon story began in January 2021, working in stow at BOI2 in Nampa, Idaho, at a time when he and his wife were living with family and feeling a growing need for change. Then, sitting on the floor one evening brainstorming, one of them asked: why not move and transfer to a different Amazon location?
"What seemed like a crazy idea started to become a clear plan," Aaron says.
They packed everything up and drove 1,350 miles to Altoona, Iowa, where they had both secured new roles at Amazon's DSM5 fulfillment center. Iowa, as it turned out, had other plans for Aaron's natural shyness.
"It became apparent I was not going to be allowed to be my normal shy self in the friendly state of Iowa," he says.
Encouraged by leaders who saw his potential, Aaron began stepping outside his comfort zone. What started as small asks, like managing an area or leading stretch, became meaningful growth. He became a learning ambassador and eventually stepped into leadership. When he questioned whether he was ready to become a process assistant, one piece of feedback stayed with him: “If you put one tenth of that drive into getting comfortable with people, you’ll surprise yourself.”
He did–And he’s continued ever since.
After two years at DSM5, Aaron and his wife saved enough to buy a home near the building. The floor-brainstorming session paid off.
Aaron was one of 8,000+ Amazonians who submitted their story as part of the I Found the Right Place program, and was one of 18 people who boarded a plane to take part in a week-long trip to Seattle. I Found the Right Place asks the simple question – ‘what makes Amazon the right place for you?’ – inviting employees to talk about why they love working at Amazon. Employees whose stories represented the very best of what was shared were selected for a unique Amazon experience at the company’s headquarters.
When Aaron was selected, the surprise reveal at his site involved a room full of leaders, a moment of suspense, and a giant confetti cannon. His kids were thrilled. His oldest, Alex, summed up Seattle with childhood clarity: "You're going to the place where Frasier is."
During the Seattle experience, visiting Amazon's innovation labs left a lasting impression. "The innovation is insane," he says. "They think big but start small. I'm never going to forget that."
But it's what he's learned about himself that matters most. The quiet truck driver who never stayed in one role for a year has found stability, and grew into a leader who helps others find their own confidence.
Aaron's journey shows what's possible when you find the right place. Ready to write your own story? Explore career growth opportunities through Your Career on A to Z, and watch for the next I Found the Right Place program to share why Amazon’s the right place for you.
How We Listen: Associate Safety Committee
Share safety feedback to help improve site safety.
Associate Safety Committees (ASCs) provide vital forums for team members and managers to discuss Amazon’s health and safety. Every Amazon Operations site has an ASC, and it’s another way for you to share feedback and help keep everyone “Safe to Go.”
Each committee is made up of associates who meet regularly with site leadership to share feedback on behalf of their site. While you can always share safety feedback directly with your manager, via Dragonfly, or on MyVoice, you can also speak to a committee member who can share feedback on your behalf.
ASCs are a key part of How We Listen and act on your feedback, making sure Amazonian voices directly shape our safety programs.
Contact your site Safety team to learn more about the ASC and your committee members. You can find your Safety team at the safety desk or on the floor wearing vests that say “Safe to Go” with green trim.
Have You Played the Earth Month Games?
Three quick games are still live—play now.
Learn more about sustainability by playing Whack-a-Mole, Connect Four, and Memory Match.
Each level unlocks the next. See how far you can get and race against the clock.
Can You Top Your Teammates' Scores?
Play three quick Earth Month games to find out.
This Earth Month, we're celebrating with three quick games you can play on your phone.
What you'll play
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Whack-a-mole: Smash compostable food items for points. Tap the planet for extra time. Avoid the plastic bottles or lose time
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Connect Four: Drop your counters and line up four wood pallets in a row before your opponent
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Memory match: See how fast you can match recyclable cardboard items
Each level unlocks the next. Compare your scores and times with your teammates to see who comes out on top.
From the Floor to Amazon HQ
See what happened when Ops employees visited Seattle.
What would you do if sharing your Amazon story earned you an all-expenses-paid trip to Seattle? These Ops employees found out. After telling us why Amazon’s the right place for them, they were invited to headquarters for an exclusive career experience.
Watch the highlights video to see:
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The moments that took their breath away
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What they learned about Amazon's innovation and technology
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How this experience is shaping their careers
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The friendships and bonds they built along the way
From touring Amazon's global headquarters and meeting senior leaders, to exploring the iconic Space Needle, dining at Climate Pledge Arena, and wandering through Pike Place Market, these incredible Amazonians experienced it all.
You Could be Next
I Found the Right Place will return, and next time, your story could take you to Seattle. Keep an eye on A to Z and for announcements in your building about when submissions open again.
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