Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs globally, China operations may face deep impact Amazon is set to announce a new wave of global layoffs in May 2026, with approximately 14,000 employees expected to be affected across its operations. The restructuring will impact multiple core business units, including AWS cloud services, retail, and human resources. Additionally, some teams based in China could face complete shutdowns, raising concerns about the broader implications for the company’s Asian operations. The layoffs are described as a significant shift in Amazon’s workforce strategy, with the selection process reportedly lacking objective criteria such as performance evaluations or project-based assessments. Instead, managers are said to be making random decisions, leaving affected employees with limited avenues for appeal or recourse. The controversial approach to layoffs has sparked widespread anxiety among staff, particularly among white-collar employees and mid-level managers. According to reports, the cuts are primarily targeting individuals at levels L5 to L7 within the company’s hierarchical structure. These roles are often associated with managerial and specialized functions, and their removal is expected to reshape Amazon’s internal operations. However, frontline blue-collar positions in sectors such as warehousing and logistics are not currently included in the affected categories, suggesting a focus on reducing overhead costs rather than eliminating all non-essential roles. The decision to implement a lottery-style selection process has drawn criticism for its lack of transparency and fairness.#amazon #amazon_warehouse #amazon_aws #amazon_china #amazon_retail
