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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 28, 2025

Microsoft Lays Off Approximately 6,000 Employees, 3% of Workforce

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
6,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.6%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 18, 2023
6,000 OF 228,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Microsoft Corporation has announced layoffs affecting approximately 6,000 employees, which represents about 3% of its total workforce. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and adapting to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments across the company, although specific locations and departments have not been detailed. The move reflects ongoing challenges in the tech industry and Microsoft's strategic response to economic pressures. The layoffs were officially announced on January 18, 2023.

Microsoft Corporation cut 6,000 jobs as of January 18, 2023.

That is roughly 2.6% of the 228,000 people Microsoft Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 44 layoff events at Microsoft Corporation since January 2023, affecting a combined 84,418 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Microsoft Corporation cut 6,000 jobs on January 18, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Microsoft Corporation cut 6,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Technology · 228,000 employees
44
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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