Microsoft, one of the largest technology companies in the world, announced that it is laying off nearly 5% of its workforce.
It was Satya Nadella who broke the bad news via a post on the company’s blog. It’s not the first time the company has downsized. In fact, Microsoft had already reduced its headcount by 1% last year. His actions are taking place as part of a reorganization initiated by Microsoft “of its hardware portfolio and consolidating its leases to create greater density in its workspaces. »
However, the Seattle giant isn’t closing the door on hiring, Nadella says.
It’s important to note that while we are cutting positions in certain areas, we will continue to hire in key strategic areas.
The memo also reveals that the company will spend $1.2 billion on the restructuring in its third-quarter results. This cut is the second largest the giant has had to make in its history. It exceeds the 2009 cuts without reaching the 2014 cuts.
The context of this announcement may make some teeth twitch. In fact, just a few days ago, Microsoft announced a new unlimited vacation policy. A week before the publication of the financial results, the company seems ready for a new image damage.
