Only weeks after announcing the elimination of 6,000 positions in May, Microsoft has carried out another round of layoffs in early June, affecting more than 300 staff members. This latest reduction underscores the tech sector’s continued focus on trimming expenses as companies ramp up investments in artificial intelligence.
Over 300 workers were informed on Monday that their roles had been cut, according to a notice filed with Washington state and obtained by Bloomberg.
“This recent headcount reduction is in addition to the 6,000 job cuts announced last month. We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” a Microsoft spokesperson noted.
At a recent all-hands town hall, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed the company’s recent wave of significant job cuts, offering insight into the reasoning behind the move. The tech giant has let go of around 6,000 employees, accounting for nearly 3% of its worldwide staff.
Nadella explained that the decision was made as part of broader strategic adjustments aimed at streamlining operations and aligning resources with long-term priorities.
He spoke about the recent job reductions, stressing that the cuts were unrelated to employee performance. “This is an organizational shift, not a commentary on anyone’s work,” he stated. He highlighted that Microsoft is realigning its strategy, placing a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI), which the company sees as a central pillar for its future direction and sustained growth.
Data from the layoff monitoring site Layoffs.fyi reveals that more than 61,220 tech professionals have lost their jobs in 2025 to date, with staff cuts spanning 130 companies. Below is a quick overview of the most recent downsizing efforts carried out by leading tech firms, including Google and Microsoft.
Microsoft mass layoffs:
On May 13, Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, revealed plans to eliminate 6,000 positions—marking its largest workforce reduction since 2023. This move impacts roughly 3% of the company’s global headcount, which totals around 228,000 employees.
The layoffs affect various divisions and geographic areas, with about 2,000 roles cut in Washington state alone. Microsoft stated that the job reductions are part of a broader initiative to reorganize internal teams and better position the company to adapt to an evolving and highly competitive industry landscape.
Google mass layoffs:
Google has launched yet another round of job reductions, continuing the string of layoffs seen earlier in the year. In April, the tech giant trimmed several hundred roles within its Platforms & Devices unit, which includes key products such as Android, Pixel, and Chrome.
Amazon mass layoffs:
Amazon has recently cut approximately 100 jobs from its Devices and Services division, which manages products including Alexa, Echo smart speakers, Kindle, and the Zoox autonomous vehicle initiative. The company explained that these layoffs are part of an effort to optimize operations and more effectively align the unit with future product development plans.
