global workforce

Microsoft Corporation remains one of the world’s most influential technology giants, not merely due to its software legacy but also because of its massive and dynamic global workforce. As of June 30, 2024, Microsoft employed 228,000 individuals worldwide—a 3.17% increase from the previous year...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the validation and recognition of technical skills have become paramount for professionals seeking to distinguish themselves. Edchart, in collaboration with Credly, has introduced a Microsoft Certification Model that aims to set a new global standard...

Microsoft has announced a significant workforce reduction, laying off approximately 9,000 employees, which accounts for nearly 4% of its global staff. This move marks the company's largest layoff in over two years and follows previous cuts of around 6,000 jobs in May 2025. Scope and Impact of...

Microsoft's recent decision to cease utilizing China-based engineers for supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud services has ignited a multifaceted discussion on national security, globalized tech operations, and the evolving standards for cloud security in government contracts. The...

Microsoft's recent strategic shift underscores a profound transformation within the tech giant, marked by significant workforce reductions and an assertive push toward artificial intelligence (AI) integration. In 2025, the company announced layoffs affecting approximately 15,000 employees, a...

The relentless acceleration of artificial intelligence has left few industries untouched, but the story of The Adecco Group stands out for its rigorous, people-centered approach to enterprise AI adoption. While much of the recent conversation around AI has centered on fears of displacement or...

Microsoft has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, laying off approximately 9,100 employees, which accounts for about 4% of its global staff. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reallocate resources towards artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud...

As Microsoft launches its 2026 fiscal year, confirmation of significant summer layoffs has sent shockwaves across the technology sector and partner ecosystem. The Redmond-based giant has officially acknowledged its plan to cut less than 4 percent of its workforce—an adjustment translating to...

Here’s a summary of how Capita is empowering its employees to innovate using Copilot Agents within Microsoft 365 Copilot, according to Microsoft’s official customer story: Democratising Innovation with Copilot Agents Copilot Agents (“no code” tools in Microsoft 365 Copilot) empower even...

Across time zones and industries, there’s a growing sentiment that the modern workday no longer has clearly defined boundaries. The evidence is inescapable: as digital productivity tools become more deeply embedded in professional life, the “infinite workday” is quickly morphing from a...

Barclays, a cornerstone of global finance, is stepping boldly into an AI-enabled future with its announcement of a sweeping rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot to its workforce worldwide. This decisive move—encompassing approximately 100,000 colleagues—signals not merely an IT upgrade, but a...

Microsoft's recent decision to lay off approximately 6,000 employees, representing about 3% of its global workforce, has sent ripples through the tech industry. CEO Satya Nadella addressed these layoffs in a companywide town hall, emphasizing that the move was driven by strategic priorities...

In a recent company-wide town hall meeting, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed the organization's decision to lay off approximately 6,000 employees, constituting nearly 3% of its global workforce. Nadella emphasized that these layoffs were part of a broader internal restructuring aimed at...

Microsoft’s latest round of 6,000 job cuts – an estimated 3% of its global workforce – has sent ripples through the tech industry and beyond. At a recent companywide Town Hall, CEO Satya Nadella directly addressed these layoffs, clarifying that the primary motivation was "reorganisation rather...

Microsoft’s latest 2025 Work Trend Index (WTI) ushers in a new paradigm for business leaders, IT professionals, and the global workforce—a shift heralded by the rise of what the company calls “Frontier Firms.” The findings, encapsulated in the report aptly titled ‘2025: The Year the Frontier...

Microsoft is once again stirring the corporate cauldron, this time with a bold new way to deal with underperforming employees: by dangling a golden carrot and saying, "It’s fine if you leave… here’s a payout." For those keeping score at home, that’s a tactic borrowed straight from the Amazonian...