Microsoft prepares for mid-year workforce reduction
VERIFIED·Primary source · Heise Online
Microsoft is preparing for a new round of layoffs affecting thousands of employees.
The reduction is expected to be less than 2.5% of the total workforce of 220,000.
The cuts are part of cost-saving measures to offset high investments in AI.
Key Facts
01
01 — What / Thesis
Microsoft prepares for mid-year workforce reduction
02
02 — Who / Subject
Microsoft
03
03 — Where / Locus
Global
04
04 — When / Temporality
July 2026
AI Verification Note
This article is generated by cross-referencing multiple sources and official announcements. Parts relying solely on testimony or reporting are reflected in the confidence score; content and assessment are updated as new information is confirmed.
