Comparing the 2026 layoffs at Amazon (16,616 jobs) and Telefonica (6,000 jobs). Amazon cut more people, Telefonica cut a larger share of its workforce.
| Amazon | Telefonica | |
|---|---|---|
| People Cut | 16,616 | 6,000 |
| % of Workforce | 4.8% | 6% |
| Total Workforce | 350,000 | 100,000 |
| Date | ||
| Category | AI-DRIVEN | RESTRUCTURE |
| Industry | Tech | Telecom |
| Reason | 16,000 corporate cuts in January (fewer layers + AI efficiency) plus a separate 616 at the Homestead FL warehouse closure in April. | Redundancy plan across multiple units. |