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Core Insights - Amazon has announced a global organizational optimization, resulting in a net reduction of approximately 14,000 corporate jobs, marking the largest restructuring since late 2022 [2] - The layoffs affect multiple core departments, including Human Resources, AWS, Advertising, and Devices & Services, with a significant impact on the China region where some departments have seen a 50% reduction [2][5] - Since 2022, Amazon has laid off over 27,000 employees, indicating a shift towards AI transformation and organizational flattening [2][3] Financial Performance - In Q2 of fiscal year 2025, Amazon reported net sales of $167.7 billion, a 13% year-over-year increase, and net profit of $18.2 billion, reflecting a 35% increase [4] International Business Challenges - Amazon's international business growth has slowed, with a reported growth rate of 4.9% in Q1 of 2025, attributed to increased uncertainty in the global trade environment and competition from emerging platforms [5] - Employees have reported that some were laid off shortly after completing their probation period, highlighting the rapid nature of the layoffs [5] Strategic Shift - Amazon's leadership has indicated that the layoffs are part of a strategic shift from "scale expansion" to "efficiency priority," focusing resources on high-profit areas such as AI and cloud computing [7] - The company aims to streamline operations by reducing middle management and non-core functions, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency and profitability [7][6]