Microsoft Cutting More Jobs as New Year Begins

Microsoft kicks off the new year with more job cuts, as fewer than 1% of employees reportedly face the axe. From a report: As first reported by Business Insider, Microsoft is trimming its workforce again, including roles in its security division, with the cuts targeting underperforming employees. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the layoffs with BI but declined to specify how many staffers are affected, stating, "At Microsoft, we focus on high-performance talent." "We are always working on helping people learn and grow. When people are not performing, we take the appropriate action," the spokesperson told The Register.

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