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Microsoft planning thousands of job cuts aimed at salespeople

By Staff Writer

Jun 19 2025 6:26AM

Follows earlier cuts in May.

Microsoft planning thousands of job cuts aimed at salespeople

Microsoft is planning to cut thousands of jobs, particularly in sales, as the tech giant streamlines its workforce amid increased investments in artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The latest layoffs follow Microsoft's previous round of ...

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