Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Microsoft reduces consumer R&D

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The company declined to comment but didn’t deny the reports of layoffs. According to LinkedIn posts, contractual recruiters in Chicago were also laid off. Layoffs were concentrated at Microsoft’s MLX customer-focused R&D group. Microsoft cut more jobs this week after reducing its Office and Windows workforces in July. This round of layoffs was concentrated at … Read more

Microsoft is closing its operations in Russia & laying off more than 400 employees

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Microsoft is the most recent company to cut ties with Russia. Microsoft has announced that it is “significantly” reducing its operations in Russia, more than three months after Russia invaded Ukraine. Amy Hood, CFO of Microsoft, revealed earlier this year that Russia accounts for less than 1% of Microsoft’s revenue. Microsoft has announced that it … Read more