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Microsoft reportedly plans massive workforce reduction impacting 60,000 employees

Microsoft is reportedly planning a significant workforce reduction, potentially affecting up to 60,000 employees. This move represents more than a quarter of the company's total staff. The news comes amid broader trends in the tech industry regarding workforce adjustments. AI

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Microsoft reportedly plans massive workforce reduction impacting 60,000 employees

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # Microsoft is looking to get rid of 60k employees, more than 25% of its entire workforce... # ai https:// finance.yahoo.com/technology/a rticle/microsoft-offer

    # Microsoft is looking to get rid of 60k employees, more than 25% of its entire workforce... # ai https:// finance.yahoo.com/technology/a rticle/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyout-to-60000-employees-160011034.html