Microsoft is planning another round of layoffs affecting fewer than 2.5% of its workforce, according to a Business Insider report cited by NDTV and other outlets. The report says the job cuts could be announced as early as next week, based on information from sources. While the specific number of employees affected is not stated in the excerpts, the coverage indicates the layoffs would impact thousands of roles.
The reported affected areas include sales and consulting positions, as well as jobs in Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division. The information comes from the Business Insider report and is presented as a plan Microsoft may carry out, with timing described as potentially imminent. The sources do not provide details on severance terms, affected locations, or the criteria used for selecting impacted roles. No confirmation or official statement from Microsoft is included in the provided summaries. Overall, the reporting converges on the proposed workforce percentage range and the general business units expected to be affected.
