Amazon plans to cut thousands more corporate jobs next week, adding to a previous reduction of 14,000 positions announced in October. The total layoffs could reach about 30,000, which represents nearly 10% of Amazon's corporate workforce. Affected departments include Amazon Web Services (AWS), retail, Prime Video, and human resources. The latest round of layoffs is expected to start as soon as Tuesday, though details may change. CEO Andy Jassy has emphasized that these cuts aren't strictly about financial performance or the rise of artificial intelligence. Instead, he pointed to issues within the company culture, citing excessive bureaucracy and too many management layers as significant factors. This perspective marks a shift from previous statements where the job reductions were linked to advancements in AI technology. The focus now appears to be on streamlining operations and reducing overhead rather than adapting to technological changes.