Microsoft announces fresh round of layoffs, thousands of jobs cut

July 2, 2025 by News Desk

Microsoft has initiated another round of mass layoffs, marking the second such job cut in recent months, Press Trust of India.

Thousands of employees are expected to be affected globally as part of the company’s latest restructuring.

The technology giant began issuing layoff notices on Wednesday. Although the company did not disclose the exact number of jobs being eliminated, it confirmed that the affected positions would constitute less than 4 percent of its total workforce as of a year ago.

A Microsoft spokesperson stated, “Organizational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing our business.” The company emphasized its continued investment in strategic growth areas despite the layoffs.

The decision follows an earlier round of job cuts earlier this year, as Microsoft, like many tech companies, adjusts to evolving market conditions, slower growth in key segments, and changing consumer and enterprise demand patterns.

Microsoft employs more than 220,000 people globally, including over 120,000 in the United States. A 4 percent reduction would potentially affect nearly 9,000 workers.

The layoffs are reported to span across several departments, although the company has not specified which divisions are most impacted.

This move underscores a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies continue to cut costs and streamline operations in response to economic pressures, tightening budgets, and shifts in post-pandemic demand.