Amazon is reportedly planning to lay off 14,000 employees in May 2026, marking another significant round of job cuts for the tech giant. According to information shared in the anonymous professional forum Blind and reported by the Chinese portal Lei Feng Network, these layoffs will span multiple departments, including Amazon Web Services, retail, and human resources.
The reports indicate that the job cuts will primarily target white-collar workers at levels L5 to L7, as well as some teams in China. However, warehouse and logistics staff are expected to remain unaffected by this move. As of now, Amazon has not officially confirmed these reports, with NDTV Profit noting that it has reached out to the company for comment and is awaiting a response.
A user on Blind claiming insider knowledge described the layoffs as part of Amazon's broader restructuring strategy. The Lei Feng Network also attributed the firings to ongoing efforts to reorganize the company.
This potential wave of layoffs follows a series of significant workforce reductions over the past several years. Since October 2025, the company has let go of 30,000 employees, contributing to a total of 57,000 positions eliminated over the previous three years. Earlier rounds of layoffs have largely focused on non-core departments, including middle management, human resources, and marketing roles.
Amazon’s recent cost-cutting measures align with its push to reduce management layers and leverage artificial intelligence to streamline operations. In a June 2025 memo, CEO Andy Jassy emphasized this shift, stating, "We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today."
The company’s need to downsize is also linked to its rapid expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hiring surged as Amazon worked to meet the increased demand for e-commerce and cloud services, leaving the company with a workforce that is now being recalibrated to fit its post-pandemic strategy.
While details remain unconfirmed, this latest round of layoffs highlights the ongoing challenges Amazon faces as it adjusts to changing market dynamics and operational priorities. For now, employees and analysts alike await further clarity from the company.
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