Tech and games giant Microsoft is making yet more layoffs. 

CNBC reports that the company is reducing its workforce by three per cent; that translates to around 6,840 staff, going by the firm's 228,000 headcount as of June 2024. So far, Microsoft has filed a WARN notice in Washington state saying that it is laying off 1985 staff; it's unclear if that is for the United States as a whole or just Washington. 

“We continue to implement organisational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” a rep for Microsoft said. 

This is the latest in a wave of layoffs from Microsoft. Back in January 2023, the company cut 4.5% of its workforce, representing about 10,000 people. A year later in January 2024, the Big M made 1,900 redundant within its games business; in September 2024, another 650 workers were laid off. 

"Throughout our team’s history, we have had great moments, and we have had challenging ones," Microsoft games boss Phil Spencer said at the time.   

"Today is one of the challenging days. I know that going through more changes like this is hard, but even in the most trying times, this team has been able to come together and show one another care and kindness as we work to continue delivering for our players. We appreciate your support as we navigate these changes and we thank you for your compassion and respect for each other." 

Then in January 2025, the firm made an unspecified number of cuts.