Microsoft lays off 6,000 employees — May 13, 2025
Microsoft, a other company based in United States, laid off 6,000 employees on May 13, 2025. At the time, the company was at the Post-IPO stage. The layoff was reported by this source.
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| Company | Laid off | Date | Industry | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 42 | September 8, 2025 | Other | United States |
| Microsoft | 9,000 | July 2, 2025 | Other | United States |
| Microsoft | — | June 24, 2025 | Other | United States |
| Microsoft | 305 | June 2, 2025 | Other | United States |
| Microsoft | — | January 14, 2025 | Other | United States |
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