Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is reportedly set to begin its next wave of mass layoffs affecting its white-collar corporate workers in its effort to streamline its bureaucracy and drive efficiencies.<h2>Amazon To Begin Next Round of Layoffs</h2>The Seattle-based company plans to begin issuing pink slips starting Tuesday, according to a Reuters report, citing two people familiar with the matter. This is part of Amazon's broader effort to cut roughly 30,000 corporate roles after operations and hiring expanded rapidly during pandemic-era demand surges. The company cut about 14,000 corporate jobs in October 2025, and a similar number of positions are expected to be affected in the upcoming round, including roles across Amazon Web Services, retail, Prime Video and its human resources unit, known as People Experience and Technology.While these cuts have been repeatedly attributed to the advancements in AI, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call that they were “not really financially driven, and it's not even really AI driven,” while adding that it was all about “culture.”Amazon did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for a comment. This story will be updated as soon as we receive a response.<h2>Company Positions For ‘Operational Efficiency’</h2>According to Benzinga’s Tom Gentile, Amazon is among the top stocks to consider amid its renewed push toward “operational efficiency.”The company’s “leaner footprint and stronger margin profile could be the catalyst that keeps this chart moving higher,” he said. Amazon’s shares were up just 1.22% in 2025, but analysts remain bullish on the stock going forward, with a consensus price target of $291.40, representing an upside of 24.34% from current levels.The stock was up 1.31% on Thursday, closing at $234.34, and is up 0.69% overnight. It does poorly in Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, with a low Momentum and Value score, but has a favorable price trend in the Medium and Long terms. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"></figure>Photo: ACHPF via Shutterstock

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Amazon.com Inc. is set to initiate a new wave of layoffs affecting its white-collar corporate workforce, aiming to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. The company plans to cut approximately 30,000 corporate roles, following a previous reduction of about 14,000 jobs in October 2025. CEO Andy Jassy emphasized that these layoffs are not primarily financially or AI-driven but are focused on improving company culture. Despite recent stock performance, analysts remain optimistic about Amazon's future, with a consensus price target suggesting a potential upside of 24.34%.

- Amazon.com Inc. plans to initiate layoffs affecting approximately 30,000 corporate roles as part of its effort to streamline operations after rapid growth during the pandemic.  
- The company had already reduced about 14,000 positions in October 2025 and expects similar cuts across various departments, including Amazon Web Services and Prime Video.  
- Despite speculations linking these layoffs to AI advancements, CEO Andy Jassy emphasized that the decisions are not financially or AI driven but focus on improving the company culture.

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Amazon Plans Fresh Round Of Corporate Layoffs As Andy Jassy Pushes Overhaul Of 'Culture' At The Tech Giant