Amazon Inadvertently Sends Organisational Change Notice to Cloud Staff as Layoffs Expected

Amazon disclosed an internal email that referenced “Project Dawn” and announced organisational changes within its cloud division, prompting speculation about a broader workforce reduction, as per CNBC report. 

Accidental Layoff Notice to AWS Staff 

The email, sent by a senior vice‑president of Amazon Web Services, stated that impacted colleagues had been notified of organisational changes.  

The subject line mentioned “Project Dawn” and indicated the memo had been cancelled, suggesting the message was recalled after distribution. The communication referenced a post by Amazon’s HR chief Beth Galetti and highlighted the difficulty of such decisions. 

Wider Corporate Reductions Expected 

As per report, Amazon plans to announce further layoffs across its corporate workforce later this week. The cloud computing unit and the retail stores division are among the areas likely to be affected.  

In October, the company announced a reduction of 14,000 corporate roles and indicated additional cuts could continue into 2026. 

Read More: Amazon Prepares to Layoff Nearly 30,000 Employees Starting Next Week: Report! 

Recent Restructuring in Grocery Business 

On the same day, Amazon revealed a reorganisation of its grocery segment, closing Fresh supermarkets and Go convenience stores to focus on Whole Foods and online delivery.  

Jason Buechel, the head of grocery, outlined a plan to make more deliberate choices and introduced a new grocery quality leadership role. 

Upcoming Earnings Report 

Amazon is scheduled to release its fourth‑quarter earnings after market close on February 5, 2026. The report will provide further insight into the impact of the announced organisational changes. 

Conclusion 

Amazon’s erroneous email to AWS staff confirmed internal discussions about organisational changes and hinted at imminent layoffs affecting multiple divisions. The company also announced a strategic shift in its grocery operations and will report earnings in early February. 

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