Layoff · Jul 6, 2026

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs

DateJul 6, 2026

CountryUnited States

ReasonOther

IndustrySoftware

People affected

4,800

2.1% of the workforce

Coverage

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The Official Microsoft Blog
The latest in our company transformation - The Official Microsoft Blog
Amy Coleman, EVP and Chief People Officer, shared the following communication with employees today. When I stepped into this role, I promised to communicate more openly with you and share the “why” behind our decisions. Today we are eliminating around 4,800 roles, about 2.1% of our global workforce, as we focus our people, investments, and...
blogs.microsoft.com

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The Official Microsoft Blog

The latest in our company transformation - The Official Microsoft Blog

Amy Coleman, EVP and Chief People Officer, shared the following communication with employees today. When I stepped into this role, I promised to communicate more openly with you and share the “why” behind our decisions. Today we are eliminating around 4,800 roles, about 2.1% of our global workforce, as we focus our people, investments, and...

blogs.microsoft.com