Comparing the 2026 layoffs at Amazon (16,616 jobs) and Chevron (8,000 jobs). Amazon cut more people, Chevron cut a larger share of its workforce.
| Amazon | Chevron | |
|---|---|---|
| People Cut | 16,616 | 8,000 |
| % of Workforce | 4.8% | 17.8% |
| Total Workforce | 350,000 | 45,000 |
| Date | ||
| Category | AI-DRIVEN | COST CUT |
| Industry | Tech | Energy |
| Reason | 16,000 corporate cuts in January (fewer layers + AI efficiency) plus a separate 616 at the Homestead FL warehouse closure in April. | 15-20% workforce. |