Technology giant Microsoft is once again in the headlines, but this time the reason is not very good. The company has recently laid off more than 300 employees. This layoff comes after a major layoff of 6,000 employees just a few weeks ago, which has intensified the stir in the tech industry.
Layoff is part of company's strategic decision
A Microsoft spokesperson issued a statement saying, "We continue to implement the organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic market." The spokesperson clarified that this layoff is also part of the company's strategic decision, so that future plans can be implemented effectively.
Use of AI increasing rapidly in technology companies
The use of AI is increasing rapidly in technology companies. Big companies like Microsoft and Meta are using AI-assisted coding tools, making software development work faster than ever.
Salesforce also recently revealed that the internal use of AI has helped them run with fewer employees.
Which positions were affected?
Software engineers were the most affected in the last layoff. However, it has not been officially confirmed which department's employees have been affected this time.
It is worth noting that as of June 2024, Microsoft employed around 2,28,000 full-time employees, of which 55% were working in the US.