Microsoft is set to lay off approximately 9,100 employees, representing about 4% of its global workforce, according to a report by the Seattle Times.
This marks the company’s second significant wave of layoffs in just a few months, following a round in May 2024 that affected roughly 6,000 workers.
As of June 2024, Microsoft employed around 228,000 people worldwide. The company has not yet responded to requests for comment, including one made by Reuters.
The latest cuts are reported to target sales and corporate roles, aligning with earlier speculation from a Bloomberg News report in June, which suggested that the tech giant was preparing to eliminate thousands of jobs.
Microsoft’s decision reflects a broader trend in Corporate America, where companies across sectors have begun trimming their workforces amid economic uncertainty and efforts to streamline operations.
The tech sector, in particular, has been adjusting to a post-pandemic slowdown, with many companies reversing hiring expansions made during periods of rapid growth.
These layoffs mark Microsoft’s largest job reduction since 2023 and add to a growing list of tech firms enacting similar measures in response to shifting market conditions.
