Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMicrosoft is reportedly planning to cut under 2.5% of its workforce, with an announcement potentially coming as early as next week. The layoffs are expected to impact thousands of roles, including those in sales, consulting, and the Xbox gaming division. This move reflects a broader trend of US companies, particularly in the technology sector, reducing headcount to manage costs while investing heavily in AI. Microsoft declined to comment on the report, which follows a previous round of significant layoffs by the company in July 2025. The Xbox unit is also facing major layoffs and budget cuts, with Microsoft reportedly considering options for its future, including a potential spinoff or restructuring. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Microsoft to slash thousands of jobs with major cuts at Xbox expected
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMicrosoft is reportedly planning to cut under 2.5% of its workforce, with an announcement potentially coming as early as next week. The layoffs are expected to impact thousands of roles, including those in sales, consulting, and the Xbox gaming division. This move reflects a broader trend of US companies, particularly in the technology sector, reducing headcount to manage costs while investing heavily in AI. Microsoft declined to comment on the report, which follows a previous round of significant layoffs by the company in July 2025. The Xbox unit is also facing major layoffs and budget cuts, with Microsoft reportedly considering options for its future, including a potential spinoff or restructuring. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
