In June, Microsoft announced its third round of layoffs for 2025, with the cuts scheduled to take effect in July. This follows two earlier rounds:
- About 1,900 jobs were cut in January, primarily in the gaming division. The company attributed these layoffs to integration efforts and role overlap.
- In May, approximately 6,000 employees—roughly 4% of Microsoft’s global workforce—were let go, targeting roles in sales, support, and engineering. These cuts were linked to efficiency gains driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
