Microsoft confirms more job cuts on top of 10,000 layoffs announced in January

Microsoft confirmed Monday that it is eliminating further jobs, every week after the beginning of its 2024 fiscal yr.

The cuts are along with the downsizing introduced in January that resulted in 10,000 layoffs. The software program maker additionally disclosed a small variety of cuts this time final yr. GeekWire reported on the most recent cuts earlier Monday.

Amazon, Google and different massive expertise firms have additionally scaled again this yr after including headcount quickly to fulfill rising demand throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Microsoft has stated in current months that shoppers are on the lookout for methods to save cash on their cloud computing invoice.

A Microsoft spokesperson declined to specify the variety of cuts within the newest spherical. In January, CEO Satya Nadella issued a memo, indicating the corporate would change its {hardware} lineup and consolidate leases.

Microsoft filed a discover Monday saying it will lower 276 folks in its residence state of Washington. Of these, 66 are digital.

Salespeople and buyer success representatives posted messages on social networks to announce they misplaced their jobs.

“Organizational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing our business,” the spokesperson stated in an e mail. “We will continue to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas for our future and in support of our customers and partners.”

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