Topics regarding layoffs at Microsoft Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Microsoft Corp.

WARN Notice: 1985 laid off in Redmond

https://esd.wa.gov/employer-requirements/layoffs-and-employee-notifications/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-warn-layoff-and-closure-database

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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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 

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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/

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End of "AI" bubble

https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/world/article/microsoft-says-it-s-slowing-or-pausing-some-ai-20267267.php

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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 

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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 

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