Amazon is laying off a “small number” of employees in its communications and sustainability teams as part of an ongoing restructuring effort. This follows the company’s larger workforce reductions in 2022 and 2023, which saw over 27,000 employees laid off, with more targeted cuts continuing into 2025.
The layoffs are part of Amazon’s push to streamline operations and eliminate roles that were either too narrowly defined or introduced unnecessary complexity to its organizational structure. The company has been focused on optimizing its workforce to improve efficiency and adapt to changing business priorities.
While the number of affected roles is relatively small, this move underscores Amazon’s continued efforts to adjust its operations in response to economic challenges and evolving industry demands. These changes reflect the company’s ongoing drive for greater organizational efficiency and competitiveness in a shifting market.
