https://www.tweaktown.com/news/108067/microsoft-xbox-could-be-dead-rumors-suggest-hardware-production-has-ceased-on-xbox-consoles/index.html
Massive Xbox Layoffs Expected Again in Q1 2026, Likely as Big as the Last Round
https://tech4gamers.com/xbox-layoffs-expected-q1-2026/
Microsoft lays off thousands and jacks up Game Pass prices
https://www.inkl.com/news/as-microsoft-lays-off-thousands-and-jacks-up-game-pass-prices-former-ftc-chair-says-i-told-you-so-the-activision-blizzard-buyout-is-harming-both-gamers-and-developers
Microsoft’s Website Crashes from Mass Cancellation
https://thegamepost.com/canceling-xbox-boycott-game-pass-price-increase-microsoft/
Third Wave of Microsoft layoffs in September
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/avalanche-confirms-layoffs-and-studio-closure-after-halting-contraband-development Avalanche didn't mention Contraband or Microsoft when announcing its restructuring plan. The company simply stated it has been... — read more
Microsoft conducts major Windows reorg in effort to build an agentic OS
This can only end well. You have to open up your throat so you don't choke on the sc----g that is Windows. Sure, it's unwanted but you will enjoy it. Certainly, this effort will result in a resurgence of hiring elimination of... — read more
Seattle Reeling Over Tech Layoffs, Especially Microsoft
https://mishtalk.com/economics/seattle-reeling-over-tech-layoffs-especially-microsoft/
Because he knows it's a fraud, a bubble, and the company has nothing to show
https://futurism.com/microsoft-ceo-concerned-ai-destroy-company
And this will only get worse
The wave of mass layoffs by big tech (large technology corporations) that has continued since last year is shaking the economy of Seattle, Washington, one of America’s major “technology hubs.”... — read more
TACO White House is rolling back : H-1B visas is one time fee / Not for renewals,
https://x.com/PressSec/status/1969495900478488745 1.) This is NOT an annual fee. It’s a one-time fee that applies only to the petition. 2.) Those who already hold H-1B visas and are currently outside of the country right now will NOT be charged... — read more
MICROSOFT'S INTERNAL H-1B GUIDANCE JUST LEAKED
MICROSOFT'S INTERNAL H-1B GUIDANCE JUST LEAKED Microsoft tells employees: If in US: "Remain in the U.S. for the foreseeable future" to "avoid being denied reentry" H-4 dependents: Also stay in US (even though proclamation doesn't mention... — read more
Bye Bye H1Bs
$100K renewal fees
Morale at an “All-Time Low.”
https://www.tipranks.com/news/microsoft-stock-nasdaqmsft-gains-morale-at-an-all-time-low
‘It’s scaring me’: Microsoft employee of 7 years says current work culture has changed for the worse
https://www.financialexpress.com/trending/its-scaring-me-microsoft-employee-of-7-years-says-current-work-culture-has-changed-for-the-worse/3982230/
Amazon, Microsoft among companies sponsoring more H-1B visas than before: Report
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/amazon-microsoft-among-companies-sponsoring-more-h-1b-visas-than-before-report-101758246860249.html Nobody in the US can write computer programs anymore, they asked in LinkedIn to tick some... — read more
Looking to help out Account Executives from MS that were impacted
Looking to hire a strong Enterprise AE that has a strong background in selling MS and it's products. This would be selling consulting services (Not staffing agency).
Sept 15 payment
Laid off July 2nd effective Aug 31. Is today’s payment the rewards bonus or severance?
Satya's Plan B: Try to Hide the Massive Extent/Scale/Scope of Microsoft Layoffs
http://techrights.org/n/2025/09/14/Satya_s_Plan_B_Try_to_Hide_the_Massive_Extent_Scale_Scope_of_Mi.shtml
A strange momement...
Microsoft is in a strange moment in 2025, showing record profits and massive AI investment while also cutting more than 15,000 jobs, about 7 percent of its workforce. The latest and biggest wave of layoffs came in July, with 9,000 employees let go... — read more
Why Cuts? (windowscentral)
Microsoft has entered its fifth straight month of layoffs in 2025, with just over 40 roles cut at its Redmond headquarters this September, according to the Seattle Times. While smaller than earlier waves — including 6,000 job losses in May and 9,000... — read more
Would BillG do RTO layoffs?
Come on. He's smarter than that.
Microsoft CEO admits company has to rebuild trust with employees after layoffs
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/11/microsoft-ceo-nadella-says-company-must-rebuild-trust-with-employees.html Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told employees in a Thursday online meeting that the company has work to do to smooth relations with... — read more
Microsoft tries to distract from layoffs (two waves so far this month, France and Washington) with RTO
How is this RTO thing even "news"? This was already announced and widely covered months ago.
Does anybody buy this?
Following mass layoffs, Microsoft exec insists return to office mandate is "not about reducing headcount" https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/following-mass-layoffs-microsoft-exec-insists-return-to-office-mandate-is-not-about-reducing-headcount
How the mighty have fallen
Non-stop layoffs for months. Microsoft is turning into a joke.
Microsoft plans major layoffs in France
Tech giant Microsoft is preparing another round of job cuts, this time in France, following large-scale layoffs in the United States earlier this year. According to reports, Microsoft will reduce about 10% of its workforce in France, impacting... — read more
Microsoft funded site, smokescreen amid mass layoffs
https://www.geekwire.com/2025/microsoft-sets-new-rto-policy-requiring-employees-in-the-office-3-days-per-week/
RTO will be about headcount reduction
It’s been used as an attrition tactic everywhere else, and there’s no reason to believe it will be any different here.
Microsoft has just announced a return to office policy
scoop: Microsoft has just announced a return to office policy. Three days in the office will soon be the new norm for Microsoft employees in late February. "This update is not about reducing headcount," says Microsoft's chief people officer... — read more
Fifth consecutive month of Microsoft layoffs: Seattle tech giant cuts more Redmond positions
Microsoft layoffs continue with new job cuts in Redmond https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2025/09/08/microsoft-lays-off-dozens-more-employees-in-wa.html Fifth consecutive month of Microsoft layoffs: Seattle tech giant cuts more Redmond... — read more
After US cuts, Microsoft plans major layoffs in this country
https://www.peoplematters.in/news/strategic-hr/after-us-cuts-microsoft-plans-major-layoffs-in-this-country-43421
Layoff - 42 - Redmond - 11.7.2025
Organization: Microsoft Expected beginning date of separations: November 7, 2025 Number of affected workers: 42 Layoff or closure:... — read more
On 15K Layoffs
Microsoft has laid off around 15,000 employees so far in 2025. The move has created widespread anxiety among staff, and even CEO Satya Nadella admitted the impact has been weighing on him personally. In a memo to employees, he acknowledged the pain... — read more
Microsoft is not just causing layoffs at Microsoft
Microsoft's cancellation of Perfect Dark reportedly caused a ripple effect that left developers at Crystal Dynamics fighting for their... — read more
35-year-old Indian IT worker dies in Microsoft office, suspected of "work overload"
https://itc.ua/en/news/35-year-old-indian-it-worker-dies-in-microsoft-office-suspected-of-work-overload/
Microsoft to reduce French workforce by 10%
5 hours ago https://www.telecompaper.com/news/microsoft-to-reduce-french-workforce-by-10--1546847
Microsoft Software Engineer Dies on Silicon Valley Campus at 35
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-28/microsoft-engineer-pratik-pandey-dies-on-silicon-valley-campus
Over 450 Blizzard developers unionise following Microsoft layoffs
https://esportsinsider.com/2025/08/450-more-blizzard-developers-unionise-following-microsoft-layoffs
HQ Breached, 7 Arrested
Microsoft president responds to protesters breaching HQ, 7 arrested Redmond Police arrested multiple protesters after they entered the executive office at Microsoft headquarters on... — read more