<p>Microsoft is letting go of 305 employees in Washington state as part of its ongoing organizational reshaping, according to a notice filed under the state’s WARN Act. These notices are legally required to help workers prepare for major job disruptions. This layoff follows a much larger wave just weeks earlier, in which the company reduced its workforce by about 3%, impacting roughly 6,000 employees globally, including nearly 2,000 in Washington alone.</p>
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<p>Despite these cuts, Microsoft remains a dominant force in the tech world. With over 228,000 employees as of last year and a recent quarterly profit of $25.8 billion, the company continues to perform strongly in the market.</p>
<p>A Microsoft spokesperson explained the move as part of a broader strategy to stay competitive in an evolving business landscape. “We’re making changes that help position us for long-term success,” the statement said.</p>
<p>Layoffs have become a recurring theme across the tech industry, even among high-performing firms. Microsoft, like many of its peers, is navigating shifting priorities, global economic pressures, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, all of which influence how it manages its talent.</p>
<p>As one of the largest and most valuable companies in the world, Microsoft’s staffing changes reflect not just internal strategy but the broader recalibration happening across the tech sector.</p>