Microsoft’s second biggest job cuts: Company to layoff 9,000 employees

Microsoft is set to eliminate 9,000 positions globally, marking its second major layoff this year as it restructures and reduces management layers. The Xbox gaming division faces significant cuts, including at King, the Candy Crush developer. Despite strong financial performance, Microsoft aims to increase agility and effectiveness by flattening its organizational structure and removing redundant supervisory roles.

Microsoft’s second biggest job cuts: Company to layoff 9,000 employees
Microsoft is set to eliminate 9,000 positions globally, marking its second major layoff this year as it restructures and reduces management layers. The Xbox gaming division faces significant cuts, including at King, the Candy Crush developer. Despite strong financial performance, Microsoft aims to increase agility and effectiveness by flattening its organizational structure and removing redundant supervisory roles.