Based on news reporting.
Microsoft Corporation is reportedly preparing another wave of layoffs that could affect as many as 5,000 employees as soon as next week. The report indicates these cuts are part of a further reduction in staff following prior rounds of job cuts at the company, though the article does not specify affected departments or locations. The timing is imminent (described as 'next week'), suggesting planned terminations rather than ones that have already occurred. No precise breakdown by role, office, or business unit was provided, and Microsoft’s official comment or confirmation details are not included in the piece. The move appears tied to continued corporate restructuring and cost control efforts across the company.
Microsoft Corporation cut 5,000 jobs as of July 10, 2026.
That is roughly 2.2% 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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I heard a rumor of this layout round. I am not sure if i will be one of the them
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