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01 Jul 2026, 08:29 UTC · 2h ago

Microsoft layoffs loom again, and this time Xbox is not the only target

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Microsoft layoffs loom again, and this time Xbox is not the only target

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Proposed layoffs extend beyond Xbox to include sales and consulting roles. — Cuts in sales and consulting may signal a slowdown in enterprise software demand or a shift in how Azure and Office are being sold.
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The gaming division (Xbox) remains a primary target for restructuring amidst ongoing business pressure. — Continued instability in the Xbox unit suggests persistent struggles with hardware demand and content ROI.
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Microsoft is preparing to cut thousands of jobs, potentially affecting less than 2.5% of its 228,000 employees. — While layoffs are often viewed as cost-discipline positives, the scale and timing suggest a correction in headcount following the AI boom.
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