消息确认：巨头宣布大裁员！涉及多个核心部门

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 [1][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] - Since 2022, Amazon has laid off over 27,000 employees, driven by a strategy focused on AI transformation and organizational flattening [2][3] Organizational Changes - The layoffs are part of Amazon's strategy to focus on AI transformation and make the organization more agile, reallocating resources to priority areas [3] - Amazon's Senior Vice President of Human Experience and Technology, Beth Galetti, stated that the layoffs are necessary despite the company's strong performance, as the world is rapidly changing [3] - The company reported a net sales figure of $167.7 billion for Q2 of fiscal year 2025, a 13% year-over-year increase, with net profits rising 35% to $18.2 billion [3] International Business Performance - 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 [4] - Employees have reported that middle management has been the primary target for layoffs, with strict criteria set by headquarters for those with fewer than seven direct reports [4] Strategic Shift - Amazon is transitioning from a strategy of "scale expansion" to "efficiency priority," with layoffs in the China region reflecting this global strategic adjustment [6] - The company aims to concentrate resources on high-profit and high-growth areas such as AI and cloud computing to enhance overall operational efficiency and profitability [6]