Microsoft: 605 jobs cut
Microsoft announced the elimination of 605 jobs in Washington as part of a broader companywide reduction of 4,800 positions. This decision comes alongside significant investments in artificial intelligence, reflecting a shift in workforce organization. The layoffs are expected to take effect on September 4, 2026.
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Core Estimate
454
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605
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Microsoft Redmond Workforce Shrinks As Companywide Cuts Continue
Microsoft Redmond Workforce Shrinks As Companywide Cuts Continue ## Explore Our Cities & Metro Areas (A-Z) Real Estate & Development Science, Tech & Medicine More forecasts: Atlanta 30 day forecast # Microsoft's Redmond Workforce Takes Hit As Companywide Cuts Shrink Headcount Published on July 30, 2026 Microsoft's home region is taking another punch as the Redmond tech giant's U.S. workforce shrinks for the first time in its latest annual reporting. The company now lists 121,000 U.S. empl