Microsoft cuts hundreds more jobs after firing 6,000 last month
The AI boom has roiled the tech labour market, as companies prioritise AI-focused jobs and harness the technology to save money

More than 300 employees were told their positions had been eliminated on Monday, according to a Washington state notice reviewed by Bloomberg.
A Microsoft representative said the latest headcount reduction was in addition to the 6,000 job cuts announced last month. “We continue to implement organisational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” the person said.
The artificial intelligence boom has roiled the tech labour market because companies are prioritising AI-focused jobs and harnessing the technology to save money.
Microsoft’s previous lay-offs fell hardest on software engineers. It could not be determined what kind of jobs were affected on Monday. As of June 2024, the company had about 228,000 full-time employees, 55 per cent of whom were employed in the US.