Microsoft confirmed on Monday that it will cut additional jobs, a week after the start of its 2024 fiscal year.
The cuts come on top of a reduction announced in January that resulted in 10,000 layoffs. The software maker also revealed a small number of cutbacks around this time last year. GeekWire reported on the latest cuts on Monday.
Amazon, Google and other big tech companies have also cut back this year after rapidly adding staff to meet growing demand during the Covid pandemic. Microsoft has said in recent months that customers are looking for ways to save money on their cloud computing bill.
A Microsoft spokesman declined to specify the number of cuts in the latest round. In January, the CEO satya nadella issued a memo, stating that the company would change its line of hardware and consolidate leases.
Microsoft filed a notice Monday saying it would remove 276 people in its home state of Washington. Of those, 66 are virtual.
Salespeople and customer success representatives posted messages on social media announcing that they lost their jobs.
“Organizational and labor adjustments are a necessary and regular part of running our business,” the spokesperson said in an email. “We will continue to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas for our future and in support of our customers and partners.”
