The decline follows a period of aggressive workforce adjustments, during which the technology giant eliminated more than 9,000 positions. While the company maintained a consistent growth trajectory for nearly a decade, the current figures reflect a strategic pivot in resource allocation. This reduction highlights a departure from recent hiring trends as the business aligns its internal structure with shifting priorities in the tech sector.
Microsoft workforce shrinks for first time in a decade
Microsoft concluded its fiscal year on June 30 with 223,000 employees on its payroll, marking a contraction of 5,000 staff members compared to the previous year. This shift represents the company’s first annual headcount reduction since the restructuring of its Nokia phone division nearly ten years ago.
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