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Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting Washington Workers

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 228,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Washington, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Microsoft Corporation has laid off approximately 300 employees in Washington as part of its ongoing workforce adjustments. This decision comes amid broader restructuring efforts within the company, which have been influenced by changing market conditions and a focus on operational efficiency. The layoffs are part of a series of job cuts that Microsoft has implemented over the past year, reflecting the company's response to economic pressures. The affected employees were notified on October 1, 2023, as Microsoft continues to streamline its operations in various locations.

Microsoft Corporation cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff22 hours ago

Microsoft Corporation cut 300 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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