Comparing the 2026 layoffs at Amazon (16,616 jobs) and Heineken (6,000 jobs). Amazon cut more people, Heineken cut a larger share of its workforce.
| Amazon | Heineken | |
|---|---|---|
| People Cut | 16,616 | 6,000 |
| % of Workforce | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Total Workforce | 350,000 | 87,000 |
| Date | ||
| Category | AI-DRIVEN | WEAK DEMAND |
| Industry | Tech | Consumer Goods |
| Reason | 16,000 corporate cuts in January (fewer layers + AI efficiency) plus a separate 616 at the Homestead FL warehouse closure in April. | Weak beer demand + EverGreen 2030 strategy. |