Microsoft laying off almost 3% of global workforce

The tech giant did not disclose the total number of lost jobs but it will amount to about 6,000 people
Microsoft laying off almost 3% of global workforce

The layoffs are expected to hit across all parts of the business, including the career networking site LinkedIn and the video game platform Xbox. Picture: Jason Redmond/AP

Tue, 13 May, 2025 - 18:30
Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Microsoft has started laying off nearly 3% of its entire workforce.

The tech giant did not disclose the total number of lost jobs but it will amount to about 6,000 people.

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