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Updated on: Jul 2025

Employment

Microsoft Study Identifies Jobs Most Vulnerable to AI Chatbots

Jul 31, 2025

Microsoft Streamlines Sales Teams to Accelerate Copilot Adoption

Microsoft has announced a major overhaul that replaces thousands of traditional sales specialists wi...

Employment

Jul 12, 2025

Microsoft Streamlines Sales Teams to Accelerate Copilot Adoption

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Microsoft has revealed that its strategic deployment of artificial intelligence AI across customer...

Jobs

Jul 10, 2025

Microsoft Appoints Shipra Saraf as Head HR Consulting

Microsoft has appointed Shipra Saraf as Head of HR Consulting for India and South Asia, marking a pi...

Appointments

Jul 5, 2025

Microsoft Appoints Shipra Saraf as Head HR Consulting

Layoffs

Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Largest Layoff Since 2023

Microsoft has confirmed its decision to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, marking its largest workforce reduction in over two years and the second major round of layoffs in 2025. The cuts represent less than 4% of the company’s global workforce of 228,000 employees as of June 2024. This move is part of a broader strategy […]

Jul 3, 2025

Technology

Microsoft Makes AI Usage Mandatory in Employee Evaluations

Microsoft has issued a new internal directive instructing managers to factor employees’ AI usage into their performance evaluations. The move, first reported by Business Insider and confirmed through internal communications, reflects Microsoft’s growing urgency to accelerate adoption of its own AI products, particularly Copilot, across its global workforce. In an internal memo, Julia Liuson, President […]

Jul 2, 2025

Layoffs

Microsoft Plans Layoffs at Xbox Division

Microsoft is preparing to implement another round of major job cuts within its Xbox gaming division, marking the fourth significant layoff in the unit over the past 18 months. The layoffs are expected to begin as early as next week, coinciding with the company’s fiscal year-end on June 30. This move is part of a […]

Jun 25, 2025

Layoffs

Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul

Microsoft is preparing to implement another significant round of layoffs, this time targeting thousands of roles in its sales and marketing divisions, according to multiple reports. The move is part of the company’s broader effort to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The layoffs are expected to be […]

Jun 19, 2025

Jobs

Satya Nadella’s Advice to New Techies Amid AI Job Disruptions

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, concerns about job displacement have grown among tech professionals. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently addressed these concerns, offering valuable advice to new entrants in the tech industry. He emphasized that while AI is automating coding and other tasks, strong fundamentals in computational thinking and system design remain […]

Jun 11, 2025

Layoffs

Microsoft Cuts Hundreds More Jobs Following 6,000 Layoffs in May

Microsoft has carried out another round of layoffs, eliminating over 300 positions just weeks after its largest workforce reduction in years. The latest job cuts, announced on June 2, 2025, follow the 6,000 layoffs in May, underscoring the tech industry’s ongoing efforts to trim costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI). A Microsoft spokesperson […]

Jun 4, 2025

Internship

Microsoft Offers Free Virtual Internship—Here’s How to Apply!

Microsoft has unveiled its Remote Internship 2025, a six-week virtual internship program designed to provide students with real-world experience in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. Offered in collaboration with the Edunet Foundation, this initiative allows students across India to participate remotely, making it accessible and flexible for all eligible applicants. The program is open […]

May 27, 2025

Labour Law

Microsoft Ex-Employee Lathika Alleges Hostile Work Environment

Former Microsoft India executive Lathika Pai has filed a civil lawsuit against Microsoft India, its global parent, and several senior officials, seeking ₹35.3 crore in damages. The lawsuit, initially lodged in the Delhi High Court, has now been transferred to a civil court in Bengaluru following a jurisdictional challenge by Microsoft’s legal team. Lathika, who […]

May 23, 2025

Technology

AI Evolution: Microsoft Wants Smarter, Connected AI Agents

Microsoft is advancing its vision for AI agents that collaborate across platforms and retain memory of past interactions. Ahead of its Build 2025 developer conference, Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott outlined the company’s efforts to create an interoperable AI ecosystem, where agents from different companies can work together seamlessly and remember user interactions to improve […]

May 19, 2025

Layoffs

Microsoft AI Director Among 6,000 Employees Laid Off

Microsoft has announced a major workforce reduction, laying off 6,000 employees globally, including Gabriela de Queiroz, the company’s Director of AI. The layoffs represent 3% of Microsoft’s total workforce, reflecting a significant reduction in staff. They are part of a broader restructuring effort designed to streamline operations and accelerate AI-driven automation. Gabriela, who played a […]

May 15, 2025

Layoffs

Thousands Fired Overnight! Microsoft Workforce Overhaul

Microsoft has announced a major workforce reduction, laying off approximately 6,000 employees, which accounts for 3% of its global workforce. The layoffs, confirmed on May 13, 2025, mark the company’s largest job cuts in over two years, affecting employees across all levels, teams, and geographies. The decision comes despite strong financial performance, with Microsoft reporting […]

May 14, 2025

Industry

Google Cuts 200 Jobs in Global Business Unit

Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business organization, which is responsible for sales and partnerships. According to a report by The Information, the decision, revealed on Tuesday, is part of ongoing organizational changes aimed at improving efficiency. This follows previous cuts in other divisions as Google continues to realign its resources, focusing more […]

May 8, 2025