Microsoft has started firing its low-performance workers – some without severance — as the tech firm takes a more aggressive ...

In a statement, a Microsoft spokesperson said the company still expects to grow its overall headcount as it aligns resources. The Redmond, Wash.-based tech giant’s 2023 fiscal year started July 1.

The termination letters say healthcare benefits will stop immediately.

Cloud-based software giant Salesforce is cutting 1,000 roles while hiring salespeople for AI, following in the footsteps of ...

The spokesperson also noted that roles vacated due to performance issues are often backfilled, suggesting that the overall headcount might not be significantly impacted. Microsoft had roughly ...

At the end of June 2024, Microsoft had roughly 228,000 full-time employees and the overall headcount may not change much since Microsoft will backfill the role, according to the report.

The report added that the company’s global headcount—estimated ... restructuring underscores Microsoft's focus on optimising workforce performance and aligning resources with strategic goals.

Companies tend to replace workers who are let go due to performance reasons, so Microsoft's overall headcount shouldn't be affected. The firm said the latest layoffs are not related to these cuts.

Companies like Meta, Google, and even Microsoft have done the same,” explained industry analyst Josh Bersin, speaking to HR ...