The e-commerce giant has initiated a plan to eliminate approximately 14.000 corporate jobs while accelerating its spending on Artificial Intelligence, a reorientation that prioritizes key technologies and internal efficiency.
According to an internal communication signed by Beth Galetti, Head of People and Technology, the company seeks simplify structures, reduce layers and reallocate resources toward projects with greater potential and aligned with current and future customer needs.
Fitting details
The affected teams will receive notification on Tuesday, as part of a process of changes that, according to management, aims to strengthen the organization and avoid unnecessary bureaucracy.
In the note sent to the staff a was incorporated previous year's memorandum signed by the general manager, Andy Jassy, ​​as a frame of reference for this stage of reorganization and operational focus.
The company is talking about corporate positions, without specifying for now the distribution by areas or geographies, a sensitive aspect. especially in Europe where these movements often require formal consultations with the workers' representation.
Inside sources insist that the objective is remove intermediate layers and accelerate decision-making, while promoting teams linked to products and platforms with greater impact.
Bet on artificial intelligence
In parallel, the group is redirecting budget towards AI and generative capabilities, as well as cloud services and automation tools that enable new experiences for customers and developers.
At the European level, the deployment of these technologies is moving under demanding regulatory frameworks and data protection criteria, so investment in infrastructure and regulatory compliance will be key to its expansion.
The management frames the decision in concentrating resources in its longer-haul bets, seeking productivity and speed of delivery in an increasingly AI-centric competitive environment.
Possible impact on Spain and the EU
Por el momento has not been detailed how the cuts will be distributed by country, so it is too early to anticipate specific effects in Spain; any adjustment should be addressed in accordance with the Labor legislation and the consultation mechanisms in force.
If movements materialize in the region, it is foreseeable that they will be prioritized internal relocations and training programs in profiles linked to data, machine learning and digital products.
For the local ecosystem of SMEs and partners operating in the marketplace, the direct impact would be limited, while investment in cloud services and AI tools could open up productivity opportunities and new use cases.
What the company says
The message of Beth Galetti He emphasizes that these measures are designed for a more agile organization, with less paperwork and an allocation of resources focused on what more value brings to the customer.
The attached document of Andy jassy He had already anticipated the need to review structures and avoid duplications, in line with an efficiency plan that the group has been implementing since previous years.
Corporate narrative speaks of strengthen through simplification, without going into the details of specific areas affected, something that will presumably be communicated as the process progresses.
Calendar and next steps
With the communications planned for the Tuesday, internal deadlines for the transition of equipment will begin, with exit schemes or mobility that will vary by country and applicable regulations.
In parallel, the company is expected to maintain selective hiring in strategic areas related to AI, data and customer experience, supporting the announced reorientation.
The company is adjusting its corporate workforce by around 14.000 positions to reallocate capital toward artificial intelligence and key projects; lacking further details on its geographic distribution, the stated focus is on gain efficiency y speed up delivery of products and services, with special attention to European regulatory requirements.