Microsoft confirmed that thousands of roles will be eliminated across departments.The internal memo was released shortly after the announcement.
In his memo, Satya Nadella called the layoffs a "tough but necessary decision."He emphasized realigning resources with strategic goals.Nadella thanked employees for their contributions.
Nadella cited economic uncertainty and the shift toward AI and cloud solutions.Redundant positions were identified after a strategic review. The company wants to stay competitive in the evolving tech landscape.
About 8,000 to 10,000 employees will be affected globally.Departments like marketing, R&D, and customer support are hit the hardest.The move impacts teams across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Employees shared emotional goodbye posts on LinkedIn and internal forums.Many expressed shock, disappointment, and confusion.Some even leaked the full memo online.
Nadella expressed empathy and promised support for impacted staff.He said Microsoft would assist with transitions and severance.His closing words focused on appreciation and unity.
The company will now focus more on AI, Microsoft Copilot, and cloud services.Leadership aims to improve efficiency through targeted investments.
Microsoft will provide severance, career counseling, and transition support.Internal restructuring is expected over the next few months.More updates will be shared during the company’s next earnings call.