Microsoft Global Layoffs Hit 6000 Employees Amid Reorganization

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:20 am

Microsoft has announced a global restructuring that slashes around 6000 jobs, with significant changes at its Redmond headquarters. This move, positioned amidst an AI investment spree, marks one of the year's largest rounds of layoffs in tech—proving even tech giants aren’t immune to the brutal cost-cutting trends.

techmonitor.ai / Microsoft announces another round of layoffs, cutting 6,000 positions

Microsoft has announced plans to lay off approximately 6,000 employees, amounting to 3% of its global workforce.

techspot.com / Microsoft slashes 6,000 positions globally amid AI spending spree

Microsoft said that is slashing three percent of its workforce across all levels, teams and geographies. The company employed around 228,000 workers as of the end of June, meaning about 6,000 people will be losing their jobs. Of that number, 1,985 layoffs will be tied to Microsoft's Redmond…

siliconrepublic.com / More than 6,000 set to lose jobs at Microsoft

This is shaping up to be the largest round of layoffs since the tech giant fired 10,000 employees at the start of 2023. Read more: More than 6,000 set to lose jobs at Microsoft

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