Cuts announcedMonday 6th July 2026Reported by 3 major outlets

Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs

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4,800jobs cut, counted

8reports · 5 outlets, 3 major

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Microsoft announced 4,800 job cuts and an overhaul of its Xbox unit.

“Amy Coleman, executive vice president at Microsoft, told employees in a memo that the tech giant needed to focus on areas that can deliver for customers amid a "fast-changing industry".”
BBC

Context: In 2024, Xbox culled more than 2,000 staff and shuttered four studios bought prior to its bumper acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision-Blizzard. BBC

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6th Jul
BBC Major outletRe-read, held
Microsoft announced cuts of 4,800 jobs and restructuring of Xbox division.
6th Jul
CNBC Major outletRe-read, held
Microsoft announced 4,800 job cuts affecting Xbox unit and related gaming operations, with plans to spin off four gaming studios.
6th Jul
TechCrunch Trade press
Microsoft laid off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox and commercial sales divisions.
7th Jul
finance.yahoo.com Trade press
Microsoft announced 3,200 job cuts in Xbox division, citing losses of 64 cents per dollar invested.
8th Jul
Hindustan Times Trade press
Microsoft announced job cuts affecting 4,800 employees, with reporting on severance packages being offered to US workers.
9th Jul
Reuters Major outletRe-read, held
Microsoft announced 4,800 job cuts and an overhaul of its Xbox unit.
14th Jul
finance.yahoo.com Trade press
Microsoft announced it will cut 4,800 jobs.
19th Jul
finance.yahoo.com Trade press
Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs and filed 2,879 H-1B visa applications.

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