Microsoft laying off about 6,000 people, or 3% of its workforce

Microsoft on Tuesday said that it’s laying off 3% of employees across all levels, teams and geographies, affecting about 6,000 people, Report informs via CNBC.

“We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement to CNBC.

The company reported better-than-expected results, with $25.8 billion in quarterly net income, and an upbeat forecast in late April.

Microsoft had 228,000 employees worldwide at the end of June. On Tuesday, Washington state said the company was reducing headcount tied to its Redmond headquarters by 1,985 people, including 1,510 in the office.

In total, it’s likely Microsoft’s largest round of layoffs since the elimination of 10,000 roles in 2023. In January, the company announced a small round of layoffs that were performance-based. These new job cuts are not related to performance, the spokesperson said.