Amazon layoffs apparently affect hundreds of employees in New York.

Amazon Layoffs Impact New York Employees

Amazon’s recent layoffs have notably affected its offices in New York, where hundreds of workers are reportedly facing job cuts.

Reports indicate that around 135 employees were let go from Amazon’s location at 1440 Broadway in Manhattan in January. According to the New York Post, this information comes from a filing with the New York State Department of Labor.

Additionally, over 100 other employees based in New York have also been laid off, with sources suggesting that more filings will be recorded in the state soon.

The job cuts form part of a broader restructuring initiative at Amazon, as stated by the New York Post.

Last month, the company announced an intention to eliminate approximately 16,000 positions throughout the organization as part of a strategy focused on “reducing layers, increasing ownership, and eliminating bureaucracy,” while still investing heavily in areas like artificial intelligence.

“While some may wonder if this signals a new pattern of frequent major cuts, that’s not our plan,” said HR executive Beth Galetti at that time.

Earlier, Amazon had previously cut about 14,000 internal roles during a reorganization phase in October. With these latest layoffs, Amazon’s workforce has seen a total reduction of about 30,000 positions.

Although this number represents a small fraction of Amazon’s global employee base of 1.58 million—most of whom work in warehouses and fulfillment centers—it accounts for nearly 10% of the company’s total workforce according to Reuters.

These layoffs are the largest in Amazon’s 30-year history, surpassing the 27,000 jobs cut between late 2022 and early 2023, as reported by Reuters.

CEO Andy Jassy noted last year that advancements in technology could bring about the creation of new roles while also streamlining current operations. He mentioned in June, “Some of the work being done now will require fewer people… We anticipate this change in the coming years. Extensive use of AI throughout the company enhances efficiency and may reduce the overall workforce.”