Microsoft is laying off around 9,100 employees, or 4% of its global workforce, in what is reportedly its largest round of job cuts since 2023, The Seattle Times reported on Wednesday.
The tech giant, which had about 228,000 employees worldwide as of June 2024, has not yet issued a public statement regarding the layoffs. A request for comment from Reuters went unanswered.
The latest cuts are expected to affect multiple divisions, with a significant portion targeting sales roles, according to a Bloomberg report from June. In May, Microsoft had already laid off approximately 6,000 workers.
The move aligns with a broader trend across U.S. corporations, as companies continue to downsize amid ongoing economic uncertainty and efforts to streamline operations.
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