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
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

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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