Microsoft plans to cut jobs in a number of engineering divisions on Wednesday, joining the ranks of technology giants that are scaling back as the industry prepares for a prolonged slump in demand. Moneyweb JobCuts
Microsoft plans to cut jobs in a number of engineering divisions on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the matter, joining the ranks of technology giants that are scaling back as the industry prepares for a prolonged slump in demand. The magnitude of the cuts couldn’t be learned, but the person, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential matters, said the reduction will be significantly larger than other rounds at Microsoft in the past year.
The shares, which have dropped 23% in the past year, were little changed at $240.35 at the close in New York on Tuesday. Sky News earlier reported the company was planning to cut thousands of jobs, and Insider reported that Microsoft could reduce its recruiting staff by as much as a third. Microsoft is forecast to post a sales gain of 2% in the fiscal second quarter when it reports earnings on January 24. That would be the slowest revenue increase since fiscal 2017.
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