Microsoft has trimmed jobs several times since 2023, when it cut 10,000 jobs globally as part of a wave of job losses hit the wider tech community. The prospect of more cuts had been reported in April, and the company told employees it planned to use third-party firms to handle more sales of software to small and mid-size customers.

Microsoft is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs, predominantly from its sales division, as it increases investment in artificial intelligence.

Microsoft is reportedly planning another round of layoffs, this time targeting sales roles, following its May job cuts affecting about 6,000 employees.