Redmond, Washington, January 9, 2025 – Microsoft has announced layoffs targeting underperforming employees across divisions, including Security, affecting less than 1% of its 228,000 global workforce. The move aligns with the company’s performance management strategy, with a spokesperson stating, “We focus on high-performance talent and take appropriate action when needed.”
Part of restructuring efforts initiated in 2023, the layoffs reflect industry trends of workforce optimization amid technological and economic challenges. Microsoft aims to maintain agility and efficiency by aligning its talent pool with strategic goals in a competitive global environment.
