Amazon Streamlines Books Division, Cuts Fewer Than 100 Roles

Amazon has confirmed layoffs affecting fewer than 100 employees within its Books division, impacting both its Kindle and Goodreads teams. The move is designed to enhance operational efficiency and align with the company's strategic roadmap.

This adjustment follows recent workforce reductions across Amazon’s Devices & Services unit, the Wondery podcast division, and other areas within its retail operations. CEO Andy Jassy continues to drive a broader initiative aimed at reducing bureaucracy and flattening management layers.

Despite these targeted cuts, Amazon added approximately 4,000 new jobs in Q1 2025. Affected staff will receive full pay, benefits for a transition period (60 days, or 90 in New York and New Jersey), and severance support. The company assured stakeholders that its Books business remains intact, with roles being reallocated rather than eliminated.
*This news has been published on Business Today on 06th June 2025

 

 

 

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