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Microsoft layoffs: Executive calls it a 'day with a lot of tears'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Microsoft layoffs: Executive calls it a 'day with a lot of tears'

Microsoft is laying off about 6,000 employees, nearly 3% of its workforce, affecting mainly those in product management and software engineering roles in Washington. Despite strong recent sales, the layoffs are part of organizational changes aimed at reducing management layers and boosting agility, as the company invests in artificial intelligence. These cuts reflect a broader strategy in tech firms to rethink their expansions post-pandemic and prepare for future economic conditions.

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