There were many reports of layoffs in various departments in early 2024 MicrosoftThis is right after the last purchase Activision BlizzardWith many employees who have been removed due to a supposed restructuring. With this background you would think that this would be it and things would remain stable, but it seems not, as new news has come out that is not very pleasant for those working at this great tech company.
According to a report from Business InsiderThe cuts have affected the tech giant’s security and sales sectors, although the exact number of affected workers has not been confirmed. Added to this is the video game area, which is always the most affected when we talk about these events; It comes with a three-month severance package while they get a new job.
A spokesman for it Microsoft He assured that the layoffs are limited in scope and different from the previous round of performance cuts implemented last week, which affected less than 1% of the global workforce. As of June 2024, the company had 228,000 employees, according to data from CNBC. Which, although it’s not that big, it will be tragically damaging to an already established economy for those who are suffering.
“At Microsoft we focus on retaining high-performing talent,” a company representative said. “We’re always looking for ways to help people learn and grow. When someone doesn’t reach the expected level, we take appropriate action.”
The moves reflect the pressure the company faces to adjust its organizational structure, including key sectors such as video games, while continuing to compete in a highly competitive global market. However, this low percentage indicates that they want to adjust as little as possible so as not to affect the administration and people in somewhat relevant positions.
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