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Microsoft Eyes Fresh Layoffs: Thousands May Be Affected
1 Jul
Summary
- Microsoft is planning a new round of job cuts.
- Under 2.5% of the workforce may be impacted.
- Sales, consulting, and Xbox roles are reportedly affected.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing for another significant round of workforce reductions. Business Insider cited sources indicating that under 2.5% of the company's employees could be affected by these upcoming layoffs.
The anticipated job cuts are expected to impact thousands of individuals. Reports suggest that roles within sales and consulting divisions will be among those affected. Furthermore, the Xbox gaming division is also slated to see reductions in its workforce.
These potential layoffs could be announced as early as the upcoming week. The exact number of employees to be laid off has not been officially confirmed, but the scope suggests a notable impact across several key areas of the technology giant's operations.
