Layoff · May 13, 2025

Microsoft cuts 6,000 jobs

DateMay 13, 2025

CountryUnited States

ReasonOther

IndustrySoftware

People affected

6,000

3% of the workforce

Coverage

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Jul 6, 2026

United States1 sourceOtherData via AI Layoffs Index

4,8002.1% of staff

Jul 2, 2025

United States2 sourcesOtherData via AI Layoffs Index

Jan 18, 2023

United States2 sourcesCost cutting

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