edjr 6,730 Posted 6 hours ago https://www.yahoo.com/creators/lifestyle/story/up-to-9000-jobs-at-risk-as-microsoft-plans-major-layoffs-151312958.html Quote Microsoft has announced another wave of layoffs, cutting about 9,000 jobs across its global operations. This marks the company’s second major round of layoffs in 2025 as it tries to keep costs under control while pouring money into artificial intelligence (AI). The move impacts less than 4% of Microsoft’s total workforce, but it still sends shockwaves through the tech world. In May, Microsoft already cut around 6,000 jobs. Now, just two months later, the tech giant is back with even more reductions, driven by the need to streamline operations and focus spending on AI. Economy is just fine. Nothing to see here. Let's blame AI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 586 Posted 5 hours ago Alternative headline “Microsoft eliminating 9,000 unnecessary employees” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,730 Posted 5 hours ago Just now, MLCKAA said: Alternative headline “Microsoft eliminating 9,000 unnecessary employees” Why are they on the payroll now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 2,002 Posted 5 hours ago 4 minutes ago, edjr said: Why are they on the payroll now? Performing jobs that AI can do cheaper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,834 Posted 5 hours ago 19 minutes ago, edjr said: Why are they on the payroll now? Companies, especially large ones, tend to overhire at certain times, either to lessen the workload of their current workforce or in anticipation of growth. Tech companies have even been known to hire when not needed to keep labor away from their competitors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,444 Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, edjr said: https://www.yahoo.com/creators/lifestyle/story/up-to-9000-jobs-at-risk-as-microsoft-plans-major-layoffs-151312958.html Economy is just fine. Nothing to see here. Let's blame AI Are the layoffs due to the economy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadrap 244 Posted 4 hours ago Musk fired 6000 when he bought Twitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,730 Posted 4 hours ago 1 minute ago, shadrap said: Musk fired 6000 when he bought Twitter. Was Microsoft just purchased by someone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadrap 244 Posted 3 hours ago 55 minutes ago, edjr said: Was Microsoft just purchased by someone? no, just saying you can fire a bunch of people & have a better business. who knows with Microsoft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,575 Posted 3 hours ago Probably outsourcing to India. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,852 Posted 3 hours ago WE HAVE THE HOTTEST COUNTRY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,730 Posted 3 hours ago Just now, TheNewGirl said: Probably outsourcing to India. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,251 Posted 3 hours ago Violence is up, and so are job cuts, this government is supported by voters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,244 Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, shadrap said: no, just saying you can fire a bunch of people & have a better business. who knows with Microsoft. You often fire a bunch of people to make a better business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,244 Posted 1 hour ago Liberals hate getting fired because they suck at their jobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,244 Posted 1 hour ago Oh boy, a company with a quarter of a million employees let go of some useless people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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