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Microsoft to Lay Off Approximately 4% of Workforce

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
4,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
4,000 OF 228,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Microsoft Corporation has announced that its recent round of layoffs will impact about 4% of its workforce, which translates to approximately 4,000 employees. This decision comes as part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to affect various departments across the organization, although specific details regarding locations and departments have not been disclosed. This move reflects the broader trend of workforce reductions in the tech industry as companies adjust to economic pressures and shifting demand.

Microsoft Corporation cut 4,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.8% 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 StaffStaff22 hours ago

Microsoft Corporation cut 4,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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