Microsoft cuts 4,800 employees, accounting for approximately 2.1% of the company's global workforce
Complete. Here is the key summaryMicrosoft announced the layoff of 4,800 employees, accounting for approximately 2.1% of its global workforce, primarily affecting the business and Xbox divisions. This move aims to align with the restructuring of the newly established "Frontier Company." The Xbox division will lay off 3,200 people, while another 1,600 will gradually leave in the fiscal year 2027. Previously, Microsoft had launched a voluntary departure program involving about 9,000 people in April of this year
Microsoft announced the layoff of 4,800 employees, accounting for approximately 2.1% of the company's global workforce.
Most of the affected employees are in the company's business and Xbox divisions. The company explained that the changes in the business segment continue the restructuring model of the newly established "Frontier Company" from last week. Regarding Xbox, an internal email indicated that a total of 3,200 employees would be laid off, with half included in this round of layoffs. Additionally, 1,600 people will gradually leave during the fiscal year 2027.
In April of this year, Microsoft announced a voluntary departure program for approximately 9,000 employees