Microsoft is planning job cuts

Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance, the company confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.
Microsoft is planning job cuts and focusing more on underperforming employees
The moves are part of a broader change in Microsoft's approach, which includes taking a harder look at low performers, sources told BI.
Microsoft layoffs: Tech giant’s job cuts stretch into 2025, now focusing on performance
Microsoft plans to make a new round of layoffs across the company, impacting employees whose performance has been deemed to fall short of its standards.
Microsoft Slashes Jobs Based on Performance Amid Slow Copilot Rollout: What's Really Going On?
Microsoft trims less than 1% of its workforce as stock underperforms and AI challenges rise. The "underwhelming" Copilot rollout also worsens it.
Microsoft layoffs: A timeline of job cuts throughout the software giant's history
Microsoft employs hundreds of thousands of people globally and has implemented multiple rounds of major layoffs over the years.
Microsoft announces job cuts, plans to axe 1% of underperforming workforce in 2025: Report
Microsoft has announced new performance-based layoffs affecting less than 1% of its global workforce of 228,000 employees. The companys focus on “high-performance talent” drives these actions, which span multiple departments,
Microsoft To Use Performance Reviews For New Round Of Job Cuts
Microsoft reportedly plans a new round of job cuts in 2025, targeting low-performing employees across several divisions, including security.
Microsoft Layoffs 2025: 'When People Are Not Performing...' - Tech Giant Confirms Job Cuts Across Divisions
Microsoft is planning job cuts soon, and the company is taking a harder look at underperforming employees as part of the reductions, according to two people familiar with the plans. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed cuts but declined to share details on the number of employees being let go.
Microsoft to lay off underperforming employees in workforce restructuring move
Microsoft is planning to lay off a bunch of its underperforming employees, according to Business Insider. The tech giant has confirmed the development but has not revealed how many workers will be impacted by the move.
Microsoft planning to cut less than 1% of workforce, Information reports
Microsoft (MSFT) is planning company-wide performance-based job cuts, The Information’s Aaron Holmes reports. The layoffs will affect less than
Microsoft reportedly set to make performance-based job cuts
Microsoft is reportedly planning to initiate performance-based job cuts across multiple departments. The news was first reported in Business Insider and later corroborated by CNBC. According to CNBC,
Microsoft, The Washington Post, BlackRock: Full list of major US companies laying off staff in the new year
While the US economy recovers from the shock of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have warned that not everyone will have job ...
The full list of major US companies slashing staff in the new year, including Microsoft, BlackRock, and Ally
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2025 after a wave of layoffs last year. Microsoft, BlackRock, and Ally are among ...
Microsoft Announces Layoffs, Targeting Poor Performing Employees
Microsoft is laying off "a small percentage of its workforce," as the tech sector continues to endure a turbulent period.