Microsoft layoffs 276 staff from customer care service, support, and sales teams
Microsoft layoffs 276 staff from customer care service, support, and sales teams
After announcement of global layoffs on January 18 this year,
In an internal announcement on Monday morning, Microsoft
layoffs 276 staff from customer service, support, and sales teams. These cuts extend beyond the 10,000 global layoffs.
For Microsoft the decision to restructure parts of its business is not uncommon as its enters a new fiscal year is not uncommon for Microsoft, as its
fiscal year 2023 ended on June 30. The layoffs was confirmed by GeekWire although no specific details were provided.
According to a Microsoft spokesperson, Organisational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing their business.They will continue to prioritise and invest in strategic growth areas for their future and in support of their customers and partners.
Meanwhile, in addition to Microsoft, other prominent technology giants such as Amazon, Meta and Google have also made adjustments to their workforce this year. These companies had earlier expanded their headcount rapidly to meet the surging demand caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, after the market he market conditions evolved they have now scaled back their operations.
News input KV Raman
