Amazon India Layoffs: Possible 800-1,000 Job Cuts Amid Global Workforce Reduction
Amazon is reportedly planning to lay off between 800 and 1,000 employees in India as part of a broader global job cut affecting approximately 30,000 corporate staff worldwide. The layoffs are part of Amazon's efforts to streamline operations, reduce bureaucracy, and shift resources towards automation and AI integration.
Amazon is undertaking a significant workforce reduction, targeting around 30,000 corporate positions globally, which accounts for nearly 10% of its corporate workforce. Within this context, the Indian division may see between 800 and 1,000 job cuts as the company seeks to optimize operations and incorporate more AI and automation. The layoffs include various sectors such as Human Resources, Devices & Services, and Operations. This move has sparked considerable online backlash, with many associating it with a broader economic shift. Meanwhile, data indicates Amazon is reallocating workforce resources geographically, potentially offshoring certain jobs to regions like India and other lower-cost countries while reducing headcount in higher-cost countries. These strategic adjustments highlight both operational refocusing and geographic workforce redistribution occurring simultaneously at Amazon.
