Microsoft sacks over 300 workers

Microsoft has cut hundreds more jobs just weeks after its largest layoff in years.

More than 300 employees were told their positions had been eliminated on Monday, June 2, 2025.

A Microsoft spokesperson disclosed the latest headcount reduction is in addition to the 6,000 job cuts announced last month.

“We continue to implement organisational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” the spokesperson told Bloomberg.

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The artificial intelligence boom has roiled the tech labour market because companies are prioritising AI-focused jobs and harnessing the technology to save money.

Microsoft and peers, including Meta Platforms, have touted the effectiveness of AI-assisted coding tools in speeding up the software development process. Last week, Salesforce said the internal use of AI has allowed it to hire fewer workers.

Microsoft’s previous layoffs fell hardest on software engineers. It couldn’t be determined what kind of jobs were affected Monday.

As of June 2024, the company had about 228,000 full-time employees, 55% of whom were employed in the United States.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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