Microsoft Plans Under 2.5% Workforce Reduction Affecting Sales, Consulting, and Xbox
Microsoft plans to cut under 2.5% of its approximately 228,000 global workforce in a new round of layoffs expected to be announced next week. The reductions will affect thousands of roles across sales, consulting, and the Xbox gaming division. Some impacted employees may be offered alternative positions. This round is smaller than last year's layoffs, which cut about 4% of staff. The company continues to invest heavily in AI while seeking to control costs amid industry-wide workforce reductions.