https://esd.wa.gov/employer-requirements/layoffs-and-employee-notifications/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-warn-layoff-and-closure-database
Unless a Third of All Microsoft Layoffs Worldwide Are in Redmond (Washington) Alone, Microsoft Has Just Lied to Everyone
http://techrights.org/n/2025/05/13/Unless_a_Third_of_All_Microsoft_Layoffs_Worldwide_Are_in_Redmon.shtml
Microsoft is laying off more than 6,000 employees
Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it’s laying off more than 6,000 employees, around three percent of the company’s entire workforce. These are the biggest job cuts at Microsoft since it laid off 10,000 employees in 2023, and will impact employees... — read more
Worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) layoff and closure database
https://esd.wa.gov/employer-requirements/layoffs-and-employee-notifications/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-warn-layoff-and-closure-database Microsoft, LinkedIn, GitHub etc. not there yet. Where are those ~7,000 workers? An incomplete... — read more
Microsoft Layoffs May 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXM4x2NVRCM
50,000-60,000 Microsoft Workers Laid Off in 2.5 Years?
http://techrights.org/n/2025/05/13/The_Numbers_Game_50_000_60_000_Microsoft_Workers_Laid_Off_in_2_.shtml
Windows code quality is BAD now!!!
Seriously, do you guys test the code thoroughly before integration? https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/12/windows_insider_release_blocked/
Wicresoft Layoffs
• Microsoft joint venture Wicresoft has halted its China-based projects with Microsoft, citing geopolitical and global business shifts. • The move led to around 2,000 layoffs, primarily affecting employees at Wicresoft’s Shanghai office. •... — read more
Changes...
• Microsoft introduced a two-year rehire ban for employees laid off due to poor performance or placed on performance improvement plans (PIPs). • Employees flagged for low productivity may be offered a year-long PIP or the option to leave... — read more
May 13th Layoffs Confirmed
Several leaked emails and early confirmations of manager notifications going out Monday the 12th with employee notifications beginning the 13th of May. Estimated 5% reduction immediately and another 5% at end of FY. These layoffs are going to be... — read more
Microsoft's Debt Grew 2.1 Billion Dollars in the Past 3 Months Alone or 8.2 Billion in the Past Half a Year
http://techrights.org/n/2025/05/03/Microsoft_s_Debt_Grew_2_1_Billion_Dollars_in_the_Past_3_Months_.shtml
Symptom or Hallmark of Ponzi Schemes: Microsoft Says It Gains Over 100 Million Dollars in "Goodwill" and Its Speculative "Value" Nearly Doubled
https://techrights.org/n/2025/05/01/Symptom_or_Hallmark_of_Ponzi_Schemes_Microsoft_Says_It_Gains_Ov.shtml
Microsoft ends contract with Dallas-based transit provider, triggering nationwide layoffs
https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2025/04/30/mv-transportation-employee-layoffs-microsoft.html
Satya Nadella says as much as 30% of Microsoft code is written by AI
Satya Nadella says as much as 30% of Microsoft code is written by AI https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/satya-nadella-says-as-much-as-30percent-of-microsoft-code-is-written-by-ai.html “I’d say maybe 20%, 30% of the code that is inside of our repos... — read more
Microsoft’s chief HR writes to managers on cutting low performers: This isn’t about Microsoft’s success
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/microsofts-chief-hr-to-managers-this-isnt-just-about-microsofts-success-this-is-about-/articleshow/120508324.cms
Almost Three Years After Neutrality Agreement, Negotiations Between Microsoft And Unionized Workers Aren’t Going Well
https://aftermath.site/microsoft-zenimax-cwa-union-contract-negotiations-strike
"Microsoft recently stopped a $1 billion project to create multiple data centers in the state."
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Microsoft ends contract with transit provider, triggering layoffs for 287 employees
https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2025/04/28/mv-transportation-employee-layoffs-microsoft.html
Microsoft is allegedly paying low performers to quit
https://www.fastcompany.com/91322766/microsoft-is-allegedly-paying-low-performers-to-quit Microsoft will now pay some employees to leave amid continued crackdown against ‘low... — read more
Microsoft big deadline for employees: 'Leave office within five days or...'
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/microsoft-big-deadline-for-employees-leave-office-within-five-days-or-/articleshow/120581983.cms?from=mdr
Times of India: Microsoft’s chief HR writes to managers on cutting low performers: This isn’t about Microsoft’s success
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/microsofts-chief-hr-to-managers-this-isnt-just-about-microsofts-success-this-is-about-/articleshow/120508324.cms
Microsoft eyes new round of layoffs, focuses on boosting engineer headcount: Report
https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/microsoft-eyes-new-round-of-layoffs-focuses-on-boosting-engineer-headcount-report-471540-2025-04-10
Microsoft follows Amazon and Google to cut down on middle-level management jobs
https://content.techgig.com/technology/microsoft-cuts-middle-management-jobs-to-boost-efficiency/articleshow/120157536.cms
A "voluntary exit plan"
Microsoft targets ‘low performers’ in a sensational new memo https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-microsoft-targets-low-performers-in-a-sensational-new-memo-3818205/ Microsoft Cracks Down On Low Performers With New Exit Strategy:... — read more
Microsoft's Debt Grew Over 6 Billion Dollars in the Last Reporting Quarter (Before Inauguration), Expect Worse Next Week
https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/22/Microsoft_s_Debt_Grew_Over_6_Billion_Dollars_in_the_Last_Report.shtml
Impending layoffs!!!
How many of you are looking for another job now???
YouTuber techie on why he quit Microsoft job is the US, moved back to India
https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/microsoft-techie-harnoor-singh-quits-us-job-moves-back-to-india-for-6-month-career-break-101744859901189.html
Slowing Windows 11 adoption due to PC tariffs
The outlook for increasing adoption of Windows 11 is looking grim given the effect that tariffs will have on new personal computer sales. Uncertainty is curtailing business spending... — read more
Microsoft cuts hundreds of UK jobs even as profits soared
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-cuts-hundreds-of-uk-jobs-even-as-profits-soared Microsoft cuts UK jobs as sales near £10bn and profit surges https://www.cityam.com/microsoft-cuts-uk-jobs-as-sales-near-10bn-and-profit-surges/
Microsoft's AI Quake Demo Is A Slap In The Face To Game Developers
https://www.thegamer.com/microsofts-ai-quake-demo-is-a-slap-in-the-face-to-game-developers/
Microsoft plans to terminate managers and non-coders jobs, not just low performers next month
https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-mulls-more-job-cuts-managers-non-coders-2025-4 Microsoft mulls more job cuts, this time focused on managers and non-coders, not just low performers, sources say By Ashley Stewart Satya... — read more
Microsoft Weighs Layoffs of Managers, Non-Coders
https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/microsoft-weighs-layoffs-managers-non-coders
End of "AI" bubble
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/world/article/microsoft-says-it-s-slowing-or-pausing-some-ai-20267267.php
Keeping Track of Microsoft Layoffs in 2025
https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/09/Keeping_Track_of_Microsoft_Layoffs_in_2025.shtml
Microsoft mulls more job cuts, this time focused on managers and non-coders, not just low-performers, sources say
https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-mulls-more-job-cuts-managers-non-coders-2025-4
Some 2,000 support staff reportedly laid off
https://www.silicon.co.uk/projects/outsourcing/microsoft-wicresoft-china-607304
Microsoft layoffs on the horizon if gaming gamble falters
https://www.thehrdigest.com/microsoft-layoffs-on-the-horizon-if-gaming-gamble-falters/
Microsoft cuts 2,000 jobs
Microsoft venture Wicresoft to halt China operations, lay off staff, report says https://www.reuters.com/technology/microsoft-venture-wicresoft-halt-china-operations-lay-off-staff-report-says-2025-04-07/ Microsoft venture Wicresoft to halt China... — read more
Cancelled datacenters, more layoffs
Microsoft taps brakes on data center buildout in U.S. and abroad - BBG https://ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/microsoft-taps-brakes-on-data-center-buildout-in-us-and-abroad--bbg-3937669 Stocks Tumble on Microsoft Data Centre Slowdown Fears... — read more
Redmond WA residence here. Most people in Redmond have had it with MSFT and won't missed them if they close up shop and left town
MSFT could really gain some positive favor with NASCAR fans if they bulldozed their entire MSFT Redmond campus to make room for a kick butt new NASCAR track to be built. I live close and just the sound of 30 cars roaring driving at 150 MPH during a... — read more