Microsoft announces the layoff of 6,000 employees, about 3% of its workforce, across all levels and departments.
Microsoft says these changes are necessary to position the company for future success in an increasingly competitive and fast-moving tech environment.
The layoffs affect employees across all teams, job roles, and geographies, from junior staff to upper-level management.
Washington state confirmed that nearly 2,000 roles were cut at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters, including 1,510 office-based jobs.
The tech giant plans to reduce excessive management layers, streamlining teams for faster decisions and better execution.
Microsoft recently posted $25.8 billion in net income, showing that financial health isn’t the issue behind the layoffs.