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Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Largest Layoff Since 2023
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Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Largest Layoff Since 2023

Microsoft has confirmed its decision to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, marking its largest workforce reduction in over two years and the second major round of layoffs in 2025. The cuts represent less than 4% of the company’s global workforce of 228,000 employees as of June 2024. This move is part of a broader strategy […]

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Microsoft Plans Layoffs at Xbox Division
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Microsoft Plans Layoffs at Xbox Division

Microsoft is preparing to implement another round of major job cuts within its Xbox gaming division, marking the fourth significant layoff in the unit over the past 18 months. The layoffs are expected to begin as early as next week, coinciding with the company’s fiscal year-end on June 30. This move is part of a […]

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Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul
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Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul

Microsoft is preparing to implement another significant round of layoffs, this time targeting thousands of roles in its sales and marketing divisions, according to multiple reports. The move is part of the company’s broader effort to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The layoffs are expected to be […]

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Microsoft Cuts Hundreds More Jobs Following 6,000 Layoffs in May
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Microsoft Cuts Hundreds More Jobs Following 6,000 Layoffs in May

Microsoft has carried out another round of layoffs, eliminating over 300 positions just weeks after its largest workforce reduction in years. The latest job cuts, announced on June 2, 2025, follow the 6,000 layoffs in May, underscoring the tech industry’s ongoing efforts to trim costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI). A Microsoft spokesperson […]

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Microsoft Defends Coding Careers Amid AI Surge and Job Cuts
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Microsoft Defends Coding Careers Amid AI Surge and Job Cuts

Despite recent layoffs affecting thousands of software engineers, Microsoft Chief Product Officer, Aparna Chennapragada, has pushed back against claims that coding is becoming obsolete. In a recent podcast appearance, she emphasized that computer science remains a valuable skill, even as AI automates aspects of software development. Her remarks come after Microsoft’s second-largest layoff in company […]

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Tech Layoffs: Microsoft, Google, Amazon Cut Thousands of Jobs
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Tech Layoffs: Microsoft, Google, Amazon Cut Thousands of Jobs

The global tech industry is witnessing another wave of mass layoffs in 2025, with over 61,000 jobs eliminated across 130 companies. Major players such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and IBM have announced significant workforce reductions, citing economic uncertainty, AI-driven restructuring, and slowing revenue growth as key factors. While each company has framed its layoffs as […]

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Microsoft AI Director Among 6,000 Employees Laid Off
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Microsoft AI Director Among 6,000 Employees Laid Off

Microsoft has announced a major workforce reduction, laying off 6,000 employees globally, including Gabriela de Queiroz, the company’s Director of AI. The layoffs represent 3% of Microsoft’s total workforce, reflecting a significant reduction in staff. They are part of a broader restructuring effort designed to streamline operations and accelerate AI-driven automation. Gabriela, who played a […]

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Thousands Fired Overnight! Microsoft Workforce Overhaul
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Thousands Fired Overnight! Microsoft Workforce Overhaul

Microsoft has announced a major workforce reduction, laying off approximately 6,000 employees, which accounts for 3% of its global workforce. The layoffs, confirmed on May 13, 2025, mark the company’s largest job cuts in over two years, affecting employees across all levels, teams, and geographies. The decision comes despite strong financial performance, with Microsoft reporting […]

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