Most US-based employees will be given 90 days to seek new roles internally, with timelines varying by region. Amazon says affected staff will receive severance pay, health coverage where applicable, and outplacement support. Amazon revealed plans to cut approximately 16,000 roles globally as part of a fresh round of organisational changes. In an internal memo shared with staff, Amazon said the reductions follow efforts announced in October to reduce management layers, increase ownership, and remove bureaucracy. “The reductions we are making today will impact approximately 16,000 roles across Amazon, and we're again working hard to support everyone whose role is impacted," said Amazon SVP of people experience and technology Beth Galetti.