Microsoft announced a major workforce reduction on 14 May 2025, cutting approximately 6,000 jobs, about 3% of its 228,000 global employees. The layoffs, targeting divisions like LinkedIn, Xbox, and software engineering,

Microsoft began laying off thousands of employees, targeting less than 3% of its global workforce in a move to streamline operations and reduce management layers.

Technology giant Microsoft has plans to trim its headcount by 3% through layoffs. CNBC first reported on the move.