Tech giant Microsoft is preparing another round of job cuts, this time in France, following large-scale layoffs in the United States earlier this year. According to reports, Microsoft will reduce about 10% of its workforce in France, impacting... — read more
Microsoft funded site, smokescreen amid mass layoffs
https://www.geekwire.com/2025/microsoft-sets-new-rto-policy-requiring-employees-in-the-office-3-days-per-week/
RTO will be about headcount reduction
It’s been used as an attrition tactic everywhere else, and there’s no reason to believe it will be any different here.
Microsoft has just announced a return to office policy
scoop: Microsoft has just announced a return to office policy. Three days in the office will soon be the new norm for Microsoft employees in late February. "This update is not about reducing headcount," says Microsoft's chief people officer... — read more
Fifth consecutive month of Microsoft layoffs: Seattle tech giant cuts more Redmond positions
Microsoft layoffs continue with new job cuts in Redmond https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2025/09/08/microsoft-lays-off-dozens-more-employees-in-wa.html Fifth consecutive month of Microsoft layoffs: Seattle tech giant cuts more Redmond... — read more
After US cuts, Microsoft plans major layoffs in this country
https://www.peoplematters.in/news/strategic-hr/after-us-cuts-microsoft-plans-major-layoffs-in-this-country-43421
Layoff - 42 - Redmond - 11.7.2025
Organization: Microsoft Expected beginning date of separations: November 7, 2025 Number of affected workers: 42 Layoff or closure:... — read more
On 15K Layoffs
Microsoft has laid off around 15,000 employees so far in 2025. The move has created widespread anxiety among staff, and even CEO Satya Nadella admitted the impact has been weighing on him personally. In a memo to employees, he acknowledged the pain... — read more
Microsoft is not just causing layoffs at Microsoft
Microsoft's cancellation of Perfect Dark reportedly caused a ripple effect that left developers at Crystal Dynamics fighting for their... — read more
35-year-old Indian IT worker dies in Microsoft office, suspected of "work overload"
https://itc.ua/en/news/35-year-old-indian-it-worker-dies-in-microsoft-office-suspected-of-work-overload/
Microsoft to reduce French workforce by 10%
5 hours ago https://www.telecompaper.com/news/microsoft-to-reduce-french-workforce-by-10--1546847
Microsoft Software Engineer Dies on Silicon Valley Campus at 35
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-28/microsoft-engineer-pratik-pandey-dies-on-silicon-valley-campus
Over 450 Blizzard developers unionise following Microsoft layoffs
https://esportsinsider.com/2025/08/450-more-blizzard-developers-unionise-following-microsoft-layoffs
HQ Breached, 7 Arrested
Microsoft president responds to protesters breaching HQ, 7 arrested Redmond Police arrested multiple protesters after they entered the executive office at Microsoft headquarters on... — read more
Better off?
I was laid off from Microsoft after 2 years. Here's why I didn't freak out, and I'm absolutely better off. Raheel Khawaja was laid off from Microsoft in 2023. While working there, he built alternative income streams. Now, he said he's better... — read more
September Layoff Confirmed - Performance Based
Rewards are over and Microsoft will now (again) move into performance based layoffs where they will be cutting under performers flagged from this and past reviews. M5 level meetings are happening and have been scheduled. If you scored a 80 or below... — read more
Macrohard - What a fool, that Elon
Elon Musk unveils Macrohard AI project that could ‘simulate Microsoft’s entire operations’ https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/elon-musk-unveils-macrohard-ai-company Microsoft surely faces immense challenges but, seriously, Elon’s... — read more
Microsoft game developer to lay off 62 in Baltimore County
https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2025/08/20/microsoft-zenimax-layoff-elder-scrolls.html
Rewards
Anyone else’s reward a big pile of pooooool this year? My raise was like .000009% and bonus/stocks pitiful. My M1 was like. But you do great work!!!!! It’s just the $$$ pool this year. Phththtjtjtttpppppp I’m thinking they DO want us to quit and... — read more
Windows is as Microsoft does
Microsoft keeps adding stuff into Windows we don't want - here's what we actually need https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/16/microsoft_windows_features_help_productivity A highly insightful article but Microsoft is on its own path, ignoring... — read more
They want people to quit
All the good things about working at Microsoft are disappearing. The biggest was probably job security, and that’s been gone for a while. Now RTO is heading the way of the dinosaurs too, which I think is an even bigger issue for many of us. At this... — read more
Microsoft Rakes in $27.2 Billion in 3 Months and Still Chose to Lay-Off 9,000 People. ☹ ($4 trillion valuation)
Microsoft Rakes in $27.2 Billion in 3 Months and Still Chose to Lay-Off 9,000 People. ☹ ($4 trillion valuation) https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/microsoft-rakes-in-27-2-billion-in-3-months-and-still-chose-to-lay-off-9000-people-%e2%98%b9/
Microsoft is getting ready to cause many employees to resign
https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/15/Microsoft_is_getting_ready_to_cause_many_employees_to_resign.shtml
GitHub "EXIT PLAN"
http://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/Our_Predictions_Were_Right_GitHub_Dying_as_Losses_Pile_Up_as_a_.shtml
Its a job and nothing more. Its a means in which to pay the bills.
It’s not a cult, it’s not a religion, its not a way of life. Its a job and nothing more. Be as loyal to the company as the company is to you. Oh, that’s “none” you say, well there you go. Why give a two weeks notice when you leave? They don’t give... — read more
Clip From Microsoft Hyderabad Viral as One From the USA 'Filled With Indians'
https://www.thequint.com/news/webqoof/false-claim-viral-as-microsoft-usa-employees-indians-amid-layoffss-fact-check
Stricter RTO In Works
Microsoft is preparing to tighten its return-to-office (RTO) policy, with a new mandate that could go into effect as early as January 2026 for employees at its Redmond, Washington headquarters. The potential shift would require most staff to be in... — read more
“We were told not to post on LinkedIn. Not to say anything.”
https://www.financialexpress.com/trending/i-worked-for-microsoft-for-over-15-years-says-55-year-old-laid-off-employee-tech-giant-fires-40-more-people/3937648/
Microsoft cuts another 40 jobs in Washington state
Microsoft laid off another 40 employees in Washington, bringing the total number of job cuts in its home state to 3,160 since May, according to a public filing. These latest cuts are on a much smaller scale than those made by Microsoft in May and... — read more
Activision developer wins years-long battle against Microsoft after layoffs
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/106821/activision-developer-wins-years-long-battle-against-microsoft-after-layoffs/index.html
WARN Announcement: 40 / Redmond / 10.3.2025
https://esd.wa.gov/employer-requirements/layoffs-and-employee-notifications/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-warn-layoff-and-closure-database?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The more profit we bring in, the greater the chance we’ll be laid off
Is that how things work now?
Microsoft's Latest Financial Report: We "Gained" 300 Million Dollars in "Goodwill" and Liabilities Grew by 32 Billion Dollars
http://techrights.org/n/2025/08/02/Microsoft_s_Latest_Financial_Report_We_Gained_300_Million_Dolla.shtml
Microsoft’s CFO Just Sent a Company Email That’s a Master Class in How Not to Talk About Bad News
https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/microsofts-cfo-just-sent-a-company-email-thats-a-masterclass-in-how-not-to-talk-about-bad-news/91222083
Microsoft's Debt Exploded by 15.4 Billion Dollars in the Past 9 Months Alone (Despite All the Layoffs)
http://techrights.org/n/2025/08/01/Microsoft_s_Debt_Exploded_by_15_4_Billion_Dollars_in_the_Past_9.shtml
Does the fruit taste sweet? or bitter?
People worked so very very hard to contribute, improve and streamline AI. Taking much pride in their work on something that is truly cutting edge. Now that its all come to pass and is getting much better exponentially every day, does the fruit of... — read more
“The enigma of success”
LOL, Satya is just quoting what AI told him to say. Also as I’ve read elsewhere: “Whites were the majority of MSFT and since Satya's leadership is now the minority, dropping 10% just in the last year.” Did it ever occur to you that this was... — read more
This is the last day to protect your job, act now!
The next round of firings (no severance package) starts Friday. Please read the following released today from the US Justice Department for context https://www.justice.gov/ag/media/1409486/dl "Justice Department Declares DEI Unlawful". It applies... — read more