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Updated on: Aug 2025
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Microsoft Saves $500M with AI, Cuts 15,000 Jobs in 2025
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Microsoft Saves $500M with AI, Cuts 15,000 Jobs in 2025

Microsoft has revealed that its strategic deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across customer support and engineering operations has resulted in over $500 million in cost savings in its call centers over the past year. The announcement, made by Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff, comes just days after the company confirmed its third wave of layoffs […]

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Microsoft Appoints Shipra Saraf as Head – HR Consulting
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Microsoft Appoints Shipra Saraf as Head – HR Consulting

Microsoft has appointed Shipra Saraf as Head of HR Consulting for India and South Asia, marking a pivotal moment in the tech giant’s regional talent strategy. With over 18 years of diverse HR experience, Shipra brings deep expertise in organizational transformation, talent strategy, and leadership development to one of the world’s most influential technology companies. […]

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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 Makes AI Usage Mandatory in Employee Evaluations
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Microsoft Makes AI Usage Mandatory in Employee Evaluations

Microsoft has issued a new internal directive instructing managers to factor employees’ AI usage into their performance evaluations. The move, first reported by Business Insider and confirmed through internal communications, reflects Microsoft’s growing urgency to accelerate adoption of its own AI products, particularly Copilot, across its global workforce. In an internal memo, Julia Liuson, President […]

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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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Satya Nadella’s Advice to New Techies Amid AI Job Disruptions
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Satya Nadella’s Advice to New Techies Amid AI Job Disruptions

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, concerns about job displacement have grown among tech professionals. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently addressed these concerns, offering valuable advice to new entrants in the tech industry. He emphasized that while AI is automating coding and other tasks, strong fundamentals in computational thinking and system design remain […]

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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 Offers Free Virtual Internship—Here’s How to Apply!
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Microsoft Offers Free Virtual Internship—Here’s How to Apply!

Microsoft has unveiled its Remote Internship 2025, a six-week virtual internship program designed to provide students with real-world experience in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. Offered in collaboration with the Edunet Foundation, this initiative allows students across India to participate remotely, making it accessible and flexible for all eligible applicants. The program is open […]

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Microsoft Ex-Employee Lathika Alleges Hostile Work Environment
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Microsoft Ex-Employee Lathika Alleges Hostile Work Environment

Former Microsoft India executive Lathika Pai has filed a civil lawsuit against Microsoft India, its global parent, and several senior officials, seeking ₹35.3 crore in damages. The lawsuit, initially lodged in the Delhi High Court, has now been transferred to a civil court in Bengaluru following a jurisdictional challenge by Microsoft’s legal team. Lathika, who […]

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AI Evolution: Microsoft Wants Smarter, Connected AI Agents
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AI Evolution: Microsoft Wants Smarter, Connected AI Agents

Microsoft is advancing its vision for AI agents that collaborate across platforms and retain memory of past interactions. Ahead of its Build 2025 developer conference, Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott outlined the company’s efforts to create an interoperable AI ecosystem, where agents from different companies can work together seamlessly and remember user interactions to improve […]

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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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