Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs, 2.1% of Global Workforce, Amid AI Pivot
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-08-02
Microsoft officially announced the elimination of around 4,800 roles, accounting for 2.1% of its global workforce. The EVP and Chief People Officer stated that this decision aims to focus the company's people, investments, and energy on key priorities to maintain competitiveness in a fast-changing industry.
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