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Microsoft Layoffs

January 2023

Microsoft announced a layoff affecting 10,000 employees (5% of its workforce) in January 2023. The company operates in the Other sector.

Share:
People Affected

10,000

Percentage

5%

Announced Date

Jan 18, 2023

Company Information

Industry
Other
Country
US
Region
Seattle
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Microsoft announced on January 18, 2023, that it will lay off 10,000 employees, representing roughly 5% of its global workforce of about 221,000. The job cuts, set to begin immediately and continue through the third quarter of the fiscal year, are a response to macroeconomic challenges and shifting customer priorities. CEO Satya Nadella described the move as a difficult but necessary step to adapt to changing conditions and refocus the company's investments on strategic growth areas. This decision aligns with a broader slowdown in the tech industry, which saw significant layoffs across major firms in 2022.

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