Microsoft to Cut 6,000 Jobs in Major Workforce Trim

Microsoft to Cut 6,000 Jobs in Major Workforce Trim

In Summary

  • Microsoft lays off 6,000 employees, or 3% of its workforce
  • Layoffs not performance-related; aimed at reducing management layers
  • Microsoft had strong financial results, with $25.8 billion in net income
  • CEO Nadella focuses on adjusting sales strategies, especially in AI growth


Catenaa, Sunday, May 18,2025- Microsoft announced on Tuesday it will lay off about 6,000 employees, or 3% of its global workforce, as part of organizational changes aimed at positioning the company for long-term success in a dynamic marketplace.

The layoffs affect employees across all levels, teams, and regions, including 1,985 people based in Washington state, where Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters is located.

Of those, 1,510 roles are in the office. The latest round of job cuts is part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations, following a reduction of 10,000 positions in 2023.

The company had 228,000 employees worldwide at the end of June 2024.

The layoffs are not performance-related but are aimed at reducing management layers, according to a MicroSoft Spokesman.

This follows similar organizational moves by other tech giants, including Amazon, which made cuts earlier this year to remove “unnecessary layers” of management.

Microsoft’s stock closed on Monday at $449.26, marking its highest price this year. The stock had previously reached a record $467.56 in July 2024.

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