
Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting 2.1% of Its Global Workforce
On July 6, 2026, Microsoft announced to cut around 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, as the company continues to reorganise its business while making large investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The layoffs will affect multiple teams across the company, with the biggest impact on its Xbox gaming business. Around 3,200 positions […]





