Microsoft freezes hiring in cloud, sales teams; managers asked to not hire candidates who don't already have a…

Microsoft has paused hiring for most teams outside its AI division, including cloud and sales, to control costs before its fiscal year ends. This move, impacting non-AI roles, follows significant AI infrastructure investments and a broader HR restructuring. The company is prioritizing AI development while trimming other expenses, awaiting returns on its substantial AI bets.

Microsoft freezes hiring in cloud, sales teams; managers asked to not hire candidates who don't already have a…
Microsoft has paused hiring for most teams outside its AI division, including cloud and sales, to control costs before its fiscal year ends. This move, impacting non-AI roles, follows significant AI infrastructure investments and a broader HR restructuring. The company is prioritizing AI development while trimming other expenses, awaiting returns on its substantial AI bets.