Microsoft Layoffs

• Microsoft lays off 9K workers, biggest cut in more than 2 years

  The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday that hit the company's Xbox video game business and other divisions, with about 9,000 people being laid off.

  Tech

  Jul 2, 2025
  
• LinkedIn cutting 716 jobs in latest round of tech layoffs

  LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky said the move to cut roles in its sales, operations and support teams was aimed at streamlining the company's operations.

  Money

  May 10, 2023
  
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• Tech layoffs: Seek legal advice, negotiate terms if you’ve lost your job, experts say

  Amazon laid off 18,000 staff, Microsoft fired 10,000 employees and WeWork axed 300 jobs. In Canada, layoffs included 300 at Lightspeed, 150 at Clutch and 70 at Hootsuite.

  Tech

  Jan 22, 2023
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• Microsoft to slash 10,000 jobs as layoffs accelerate in tech

  Microsoft said the layoffs and costs related to hardware-portfolio and other changes will result in a charge of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

  Tech

  Jan 18, 2023
• Microsoft to cut ‘thousands’ of jobs: source

  Microsoft plans to cut thousands of jobs, which would mainly impact sales and marketing teams outside of the U.S.

  Economy

  Jul 6, 2017
• Microsoft to cut 7,800 jobs

  Software giant Microsoft is cutting up to 7,800 positions, primarily in the phone business.

  Money

  Jul 8, 2015