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Microsoft's recent round of layoffs to impact about 4% of its workforce
The tech giant intends to reduce organizational layers by having fewer managers and streamlining its products, procedures and roles, Microsoft said Wednesday.
Microsoft will lay off 9,000 employees, or less than 4% of the company
Microsoft is planning to lay off 9,000 employees, impacting less than 4% of its global workforce, according to a report by CNBC. Microsoft continues to beat expectations in its quarterly earnings; in its most recent report, the company grew its net income by 18% year over year, amounting to a total of $25.8 billion.
Microsoft to lay off around 9,000 workers in its largest cuts since 2023
Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees, its third round of cuts in recent months, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
Microsoft to Cut 9,000 Workers in Second Round of 2025 Layoffs
The staggering costs of its AI investments threaten the tech giant's margins, prompting cost-cutting measures.
Xbox Hit With Layoffs and Game Cancellations as Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs
These changes come at a time when we have more players, games, and gaming hours than ever before,” said Xbox head Phil Spencer in an email to staff.
Microsoft layoffs a reminder — WA’s job market can melt down
The contraction of Seattle-area tech is starting to feel like prior industry meltdowns, when job losses signaled deep disruptions in the regional economy.
Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs, Cancels Xbox Games Including Perfect Dark Reboot
Microsoft is reducing its global workforce by nearly 4%. Gaming is among the departments affected, and as a result, Xbox has abandoned games like Everwild and Perfect Dark.
Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI
Microsoft has confirmed that it will lay-off as many as 9,000 workers, in the tech giant's latest wave of job cuts this year. The company said several divisions would be affected without specifying which ones but reports suggest that its Xbox video gaming unit will be hit.
Microsoft gaming division suffers further layoffs
While some other European gaming offices are also cutting, US units are reportedly being informed later Wednesday. Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, sent an email to all Microsoft Gaming employees regarding the layoffs,
Microsoft lays off thousands in latest cuts to state’s tech industry
Microsoft announced thousands of layoffs worldwide, including its gaming division, as the tech industry continues workforce reductions in 2025.
Microsoft cuts 9K jobs in 4th round of layoffs this year
Software giant Microsoft on Wednesday said that, once again, thousands in its global workforce will be laid off across multiple levels as the company strives for a slimmer operation.
Microsoft to cut about 4% of jobs amid hefty AI bets
Microsoft will lay off nearly 4% of its workforce, the company said on Wednesday, in the latest job cuts as the tech giant ...
‘Why H-1B requests?’ Microsoft layoffs spark strong reactions; questions around foreign hirings
Microsoft announced that it is laying off about 9,000 workers in its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more ...
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Microsoft cuts 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI, Tesla’s woes deepen as sales fall again
Microsoft has confirmed that it will lay off as many as 9,000 workers, in the technology giant's latest wave of job cuts this ...
Sharp HealthCare to lay off 315 employees due to economic challenges
Sharp HealthCare will lay off 315 employees due to financial challenges, the organization announced on Monday.
Microsoft’s largest layoff in years hits Xbox, sales and other divisions
Microsoft says it is laying off about 9,000 workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more than two years.
Microsoft is conducting another major round of layoffs this year
Microsoft is making job cuts affecting less than 4% of its total workforce as it focuses on reducing layers with fewer ...