The cuts are in addition to the downsizing announced in January that resulted in 10,000 layoffs. The software maker also disclosed a small number of cuts this time last year. GeekWire reported on the latest cuts earlier on Monday.
and other large technology companies have also scaled back this year after adding headcount rapidly to meet rising demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. Microsoft has said in recent months that clients are looking for ways to save money on their cloud computing bill.A Microsoft spokesperson declined to specify the number of cuts in the latest round. In January, CEOissued a memo, indicating the company would change its hardware lineup and consolidate leases.
Microsoft filed a notice Monday saying it would cut 276 people in its home state of Washington. Of those, 66 are virtual. Salespeople and customer success representatives posted messages on social networks to announce they lost their jobs.
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