Microsoft slashes 6,000 positions globally amid AI spending spree

What just happened? It's another bad day to be a tech worker. Microsoft has announced that it is laying off 6,000 employees, around three percent of its entire workforce, globally. It brings the total number of tech industry layoffs in 2025 to almost 60,000 – and there's still more than half the year left. Microsoft said that is slashing three percent of its workforce across all levels, teams and geographies. The company employed around 228,000 workers as of the end of June, meaning about 6,000 people will be losing their jobs. Of that number, 1,985 layoffs will be tied to Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, including 1,510 in-office. While the cuts are affecting those at all levels, including at LinkedIn and international offices, the expected focus will be on reducing the number of management positions. Microsoft layoffs since 2023 Date (announcement) Reported head-count cut Main business areas hit 18 Jan 2023 10,000 Windows & devices, Xbox, HoloLens, recruiting & marketing 25 Jan ... Read full article.