Microsoft to put off 6,000 staff in cost-cutting transfer
Microsoft on Tuesday mentioned it is chopping 3% of its workforce throughout the board.
The layoffs are anticipated to impression all ranges and geographies, however will give attention to lowering administration ranges, the corporate mentioned in a press release. Notices went out on Tuesday.
The tech large did not disclose the full quantity of misplaced jobs however it is going to quantity to about 6,000 staff, in keeping with the Related Press.
Microsoft Chief Monetary Officer Amy Hood mentioned on an April earnings name that the corporate was centered on streamlining “by lowering layers with fewer managers.” She additionally famous the compay’s headcount in March was 2% larger than a yr earlier, and down barely in comparison with the tip of 2024.
“We proceed to implement organizational modifications essential to finest place the corporate for achievement in a dynamic market,” a Microsoft spokesperson mentioned in a press release.
“To reinforce our effectivity, we are going to reduce redundancy by streamlining our processes, procedures and roles,” the corporate added.
Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, had 228,000 staff globally as of June 2024, in keeping with firm information.
The corporate’s final main workforce discount was in 2023, when it minimize 11,000 staff throughout workplaces worldwide.
The information comes as Microsoft continues to publish sturdy gross sales and earnings. In a quarterly earnings report launched final month, Microsoft mentioned it made $70.1 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, up 13% from the identical interval final yr.
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