Microsoft, the world's leading tech company, has announced the laying off of around 6,000 employees, which constitutes nearly 3% of its workforce. This includes 122 workers in the Bay Area, revealed through a WARN filing. The layoffs affect various levels, including software engineers and product managers, with end dates set for July 12. The company's spokesperson stated that these cuts are part of necessary organizational changes aimed at positioning Microsoft favorably in a changing market, with a historical precedent of adjusting the workforce even in stable times.
Microsoft spokesperson Jeff Jones noted, "We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace."
Jones explained that Microsoft is cutting managers to reduce layers, reinforcing that the company regularly adjusts its workforce, even during stable periods.
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