In July 2025, Microsoft announced a significant workforce reduction, laying off approximately 9,000 employees, which accounts for about 4% of its global staff. This move is part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency across various...
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The gaming industry, long celebrated for its creativity and resilience, now finds itself grappling with a wave of uncertainty characterized by sweeping restructurings, record profits juxtaposed with mass layoffs, and the encroaching influence of artificial intelligence. Against this turbulent...
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A fresh wave of job cuts at one of the world's most influential tech giants has rippled through the Pacific Northwest, as Microsoft confirmed another 305 employees will be laid off in Washington state. This measure, announced through a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)...
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