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Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports

By Thomson Reuters Jun 30, 2026 | 6:27 PM

June 30 (Reuters) – Microsoft is planning to cut ​under ‌2.5% of its workforce in the latest round ‌of ​layoffs ⁠that could be ⁠announced as early as next week, Business ​Insider reported on Tuesday, ⁠citing ⁠people familiar with ​the matter.

The layoffs ​will impact thousands ‌of roles, including sales and consulting, ⁠as well as jobs at the Xbox ⁠gaming ‌division, the ⁠report said.

Reuters ​could ‌not immediately ​verify the ⁠report.

(Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay ​Kishore)