Microsoft it will lay off 10,000 employees in some areas in order to align with its cost structure and in view of slower growth. In addition, it will assume a charge of 1.2 billion in the second quarter, related to severance costs and others.
Today, we are making changes that will result in reducing our overall workforce by 10,000 jobs through the end of the third quarter of FY23.
Satya Nadella
According to the CEO of the company co-founded by Bill Gates, this amount represents less than five percent of its total worker base and although they are eliminating functions in some areas, they will continue to hire others that they consider strategic and key.
In this context, Microsoft will assume an expense of 1,200 million in the second quarter associated with compensation costs, changes in its hardware portfolio and consolidation of its spaces.
This adjustment will affect all teams and geographies, with a greater impact on sales and marketing, a company spokesperson told CNBC.
In the United States (US), eligible employees will receive above-market severance, along with health care coverage and other services for six continuous months after termination.
While the benefits for workers outside the US will be granted in accordance with the labor laws of each country.
We are committed to ensuring that all those whose roles are axed have our full support during these transitions.
expressed Nadella
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