Microsoft's recent job cuts include severance benefits like up to 39 weeks of base pay, stock vesting continuation, and extended health insurance for eligible U.S
The layoffs will affect around 4,800 employees
Jul 09, 2026
06:15 pm
What's the storyMicrosoft has announced a major layoff, with plans to cut around 4,800 jobs or about 2.1% of its global workforce.
The company is restructuring its sales and Xbox divisions while investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
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